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Agricultural Research Technician

JuniorMid levelFull-timeOfficeNarrabri NSW 2390, AustraliaPosted 5 months agoVerified 13 hours ago
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About the job

This job is all about supporting the Cotton Breeding Group in developing new cotton varieties for the Australian cotton industry. Your contributions will play a vital role in maintaining the vibrant agricultural landscape while working collaboratively with a passionate team. CSIRO values diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.

You'll be responsible for

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Supporting cotton trials

Support end-to-end cotton trials, including planting, maintenance, sampling, and harvest across multiple sites.
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Processing cotton samples

Process cotton samples, including ginning, fibre testing, and preparing seed for future plantings.
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Operating machinery

Operate machinery such as tractors to assist with trial planting and harvesting.

Key criteria

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Agricultural machinery experience

Proven experience operating tractors and relevant machinery.

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Data collection skills

Demonstrated competence in computer operation and data collection.

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Current driver’s licence

Valid driver’s licence for operating agricultural vehicles.

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5 criteria for this job
Agricultural machinery experience
Proven experience operating tractors and relevant machinery.

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Data collection skills
Demonstrated competence in computer operation and data collection.

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Current driver’s licence
Valid driver’s licence for operating agricultural vehicles.

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Manual handling capability
Ability to lift, bend, and undertake repetitive motions safely.

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Field experiment support
Experience assisting with planting and maintenance of field trials.

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