Greenhouse Technician

2 weeks ago

Johnston, United States Actalent Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Greenhouse Technician

Job Description

Daily greenhouse plant care, including seeding, pollinating, transplanting, watering, harvesting, and seed handling for corn, soybean, wheat, and other crops. Punch or cut and store small samples of plant tissue and deliver for laboratory analysis. Carefully maintain sample identity for thousands of samples at a time while maintaining proper storage conditions. Assist with experiments, collect data, and maintain records. Perform routine greenhouse sanitation tasks like discarding regulated material, destroying waste, cleaning pots/containers, and cleaning and sanitizing rooms.


Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Johnston, Iowa.

Work Environment

Working in a greenhouse which is a controlled environment. It is typically 80 degrees and humid in the winter and even warmer in the summer. Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time and lift up to 30 lbs. Must be able to tolerate hours of repetitive work in a warm, humid greenhouse with pollen present year-round. trainig. Work shift 7:30 AM-4:00 PM M-F with rotational weekend work required (approximately every 6th weekend, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM). Training will occur M-F for about 4-6 weeks. This group is made up of 52 people in total, and the candidate could interact with anywhere from 30-40 people per day.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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