Floralife Lab Assistant
Position Reports to: Technical Manager Africa
Company Profile: Our client is involved in Floral Packaging from Africa to the Rest of the World
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performing vase life trials in order to generate reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations and adoption of Floralife products at the farms
Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict protocols to carry out quality checks and analyses of manufactured products
Preparing specimens and trial samples for vase life observations
Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment available for day to day use
Ordering of flower samples and ensuring that the laboratory is appropriately stocked
Recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to other colleagues
Using computer software to generate required results
Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
Demonstrating practical procedures to farm crews in an education setting or when introducing a new product or a new approach to an existing product
Conducting searches on identified topics relevant to post-harvest research and collating such information in Floralife library
Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks
Help in constructing a trade show booth and helping in trade shows and exhibitions as need arises
Any other related work that may be given from time to time.
Desired Qualifications:
The person should be a graduate in Horticulture (preferably), Agronomy, Biochemistry, Food Science or related life science (at least Upper second division)
Experience of at least 2 years in the floriculture industry
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.comquoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Position Reports to: Technical Manager Africa
Company Profile: Our client is involved in Floral Packaging from Africa to the Rest of the World
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performing vase life trials in order to generate reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations and adoption of Floralife products at the farms
Carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict protocols to carry out quality checks and analyses of manufactured products
Preparing specimens and trial samples for vase life observations
Maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment available for day to day use
Ordering of flower samples and ensuring that the laboratory is appropriately stocked
Recording and sometimes interpreting results to present to other colleagues
Using computer software to generate required results
Keeping up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
Demonstrating practical procedures to farm crews in an education setting or when introducing a new product or a new approach to an existing product
Conducting searches on identified topics relevant to post-harvest research and collating such information in Floralife library
Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks
Help in constructing a trade show booth and helping in trade shows and exhibitions as need arises
Any other related work that may be given from time to time.
Desired Qualifications:
The person should be a graduate in Horticulture (preferably), Agronomy, Biochemistry, Food Science or related life science (at least Upper second division)
Experience of at least 2 years in the floriculture industry
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.comquoting the position in the subject line and preferred location.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted