Soil and plant sample collection, processing, and analysis including chemical and physical parameters.Data analysis, statistical analysisRecording and compilation of dataSample managementTechnical report preparation for funding bodies, contribution to publications

Soil and plant sample collection, processing, and analysis including chemical and physical parameters.Data analysis, statistical analysisRecording and compilation of dataSample managementTechnical report preparation for funding bodies, contribution to publications

Laboratory ManagerSeed quality control – germination and seed pathologyOverseeing microspore culture program of Brassica oleraceaExperimental development of ovule culture methods in Allium cepa gynogenesis (involvement with Dutch and Italian colleagues)Planning and execution of phytopathology testing-including strong interactions between local and international plant breedersMaintenance of laboratory stocks, MSDS, SOPsMaintenance of laboratory equipment (autoclave registration, fume hoods & laminar flow cabinets)Budgeting for general laboratory practices and investmentsOverseeing staff of 2 part-time permanent, 4 full time permanent and casuals (variable). Plant Pathologist As above, with the addition of involvement in experimental work and protocol development – B. allii, F. oxysporum, P. terrestris. Routine viral & fungal disease resistance phenotyping of Brassica oleracea, Lactuca sativa, Allium cepa, Cucurbita maxima & moschata.Sample diagnostics DNA extraction General laboratory duties: media preparation, pathogen host plant growth, data entry and recording.

Database construction and maintenance, formulation development, chemical storage stability testing, administration including obtaining quotes and preparing purchase order requisitions in GreenTree accounting software.QA/QC - Analytical Chemistry (Gas Chromatography/Flame Ionisation Detection), batch analyses, electronic and hard copy record keeping, development and implementation of quality procedures for manufacture of commercial products.Preparation, design and completion of chemical storage stability trials for product registration of BeetleJuiceTM & BioAttractTM including written submission to APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicine Authority).