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PO3 Scientist

Opportunity to work across Public Sector Plant Biosecurity projects.

Your new company

Our client is a public sector department which aims to maximise the economic potential of Queensland's primary industries on a sustainable basis. They are looking to engage a Scientist in their team to work within Plant biosecurity in order to achieve plant pest and disease surveillance outcomes.

Your new role

In your new role you will use your research and analytical skills to perform scientific and technical literature reviews. In order to do this, you will be collating information and writing concise scientific reports and recommendations for review. The role also entails collaborating with other scientists to actively resolve problems, address challenges and provide solutions to manage biosecurity risks. This could include the following:
  • Prioritising pests for further analysis
  • Assisting in pest risk and pathway analysis
  • Contributing to ongoing improvement, validation and currency of scientific practices within plant biosecurity surveillance
  • Developing, optimising and validating analytical methods to address emerging needs and/or
  • Providing initial review and oversight of work outputs

What you'll need to succeed

In order to succeed, you will ideally have the following:
  • Class C driver's licence (this role may require travel within Queensland or interstate for work purposes)
  • Tertiary Qualification or higher in Biological or agricultural sciences from a recognised tertiary institution
  • Experience working across plant biosecurity or plant disease projects
  • Ability to present research at state/national conferences with direct supervision

What you'll get in return

Our client is offering the opportunity to develop within a well-established team as well as the opportunity to present research at state level. The role is a contract opportunity initially until June 2025 with the potential to extend and the client is offering $61.49 per hour plus super.

What you need to do now


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LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Engineering
Location
QLD - Brisbane CBD
Specialism
Life Sciences
Ref:
2860505

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Kiera Banks, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Brisbane
Level 45, One One One Eagle St, 111 Eagle Street

Telephone: 0732312632

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