Research Assistant

•  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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