Research Assistant

Company

The Agricultural Research Council

Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Type

fulltime

            
 Execution of tasks in collaboration with researchers on breeding and evaluation activities of grape (table, wine and raisin grapes).

Tending to plants in glasshouses and tunnels.

Weighing chemicals and preparing nutrient solutions. 

Monitoring of pests and diseases in tunnels and glasshouses.

Assists with spraying plants with fungicides and pesticides.

Assists with planting seedlings from glass jars to seed trays.

Plant seedlings from seed trays to plastic plant bags.

Keep record of number of plants per cross.

Ensure that plants are grouped together according to crosses.

Assists with preparing soil mixtures and filling plant bags.

Assists with collection, preparation and storage of graft wood and plant samples for virus, mineral deficiencies and DNA testing.

Correct use of equipment according to specification.

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