Agricultural Technician

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Odours
• Wet/damp
• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in conducting biological tests and laboratory analyses
• Conduct microbiological, biochemical tests and laboratory analyses
• Set up and conduct biological tests and laboratory analyses
• Set up and conduct microbiological tests and laboratory analyses
• Assist in analysis of data and preparation of reports
• Assist in conducting field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Analyze data and prepare reports
• Conduct field research and surveys to collect data and samples
• Conduct or supervise operational programs
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for quality control
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Take samples of products during or after processing operation for routine analysis or for subsequent laboratory analysis
• Maintain and manage growth of vines, vine canopy and grapes
• Conduct sampling and analysis using chromatography techniques

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Wines

Type of crops

• Grapes

Type of operation

• Fermenting

Technical experience

• Mass spectrometry

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate