Job Description

Contract - 12 months contract (possible extension)

Job Description:

Greenhouse Technician

Position Overview

The Controlled Environments Team seeks a motivated and responsible Greenhouse Technician to support research operations at our four-acre facility in Johnston, Iowa. In this role, you will contribute to the advancement of agricultural innovation by supporting daily greenhouse functions and research activities in a safe, professional, and compliant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care, including seeding, pollinating, transplanting, watering, harvesting, and seed handling for corn, soybean, wheat, canola, and other crops.

• Collect and prepare plant tissue samples for laboratory analysis, maintaining sample integrity for large volumes.

• Assist with research experiments, data collection, and record-keeping.

• Maintain greenhouse sanitation by disposing of regulated material and waste appropriately.

• Assist with herbicide application via track sprayer to crops, such as corn, soy and Arabidopsis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant sciences, or a related field preferred.

• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to learn internal research software.

• Capability to perform repetitive tasks, stand or sit for extended periods, and lift at least 30 lbs.

• Comfort working in warm, humid greenhouse conditions with year-round pollen exposure.

• Willingness to work with common chemicals and adhere to all safety guidelines.

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