Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Johnston, Iowa, United States Actalent Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Greenhouse Technician to join our team at Actalent. As a Greenhouse Technician, you will be responsible for performing day-to-day greenhouse and growth chamber activities, including planting, pollinating, tissue sampling, pest/disease scouting, harvesting, threshing, discarding, chamber sanitation, general plant care, data collection, data entry, facility cleanliness, and maintaining safety standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collect tissue samples from soybean plants for DNA analysis
  • Water, pot soil, and care for all plants in the growth chamber
  • Replant samples after data review
  • Assist in operating the soybean threshing machine
  • Plate samples to be tested by the Molecular Marker group
  • Clean the facility
  • Perform plant maintenance tasks such as trimming, training, and node cleaning
  • Cross-pollinate plants
  • Discard plants as needed
  • Work with soybean, wheat, pollen, and dust
Requirements
  • Horticulture experience
  • Greenhouse experience
  • Plant care skills
Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position in a large, climate-controlled facility with 32 growth chambers where soybean plants grow inside. The conditions are managed to ensure optimal growth, avoiding exposure to external elements. This is a physical job that requires standing on your feet for 8 hours a day and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. The growth chambers maintain a temperature of 80-85 degrees and sunny conditions, so comfort working in warm environments is necessary.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.


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