What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling and Maintena position at Ag Jobs?
EDUCATION:
Minimum of HS Diploma or GED is required
Bachelor's in Science, Chemistry or Biology degree is preferred
EXPERIENCE:
Level entry job
Previous experience in assembly type work, landscaping, and/or Interest in plants/greenhouse/nursery is helpful to be successful in this position.
NOTE: The environment can be very hot. Candidates must pay attention to detail and be able to stand for long periods of time. This position is an important role at our site. You will be working in a team setting but also independently.
Responsibilities:
Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling & Maintenance Work Environment: Greenhouse and Headhouse Duties: The incumbent will work inside/outside the greenhouse and headhouse to support the trait Introgression and initiatives by performing the following duties:
• Sampling genetically engineered plant tissue for DNA and Protein testing in search of desired traits.
• Planting engineered cotton seeds and maintaining suitable conditions for proper growth.
• Preparing buffer solution to extract protein from cotton leaf.
• Assisting in plant selection, transplanting, plant placement, and plant care.
• Candidates must work very well with others, pay attention to detail, and be able to stand for long periods of time.
Greenhouse work will include, but not be limited to:
water monitoring, cleaning, hanging harvest bags and harvesting, fertilizing, pruning, crossing, re-clipping and stringing plants, cleaning and trashing.
Comments/Special Instructions
Looking for someone with any kind plant care experience, preferably greenhouse exp. Strong attention to detail and a good listener.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Additional Skills
(none specified)
AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Hazucha
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA
Minimum of HS Diploma or GED is required
Bachelor's in Science, Chemistry or Biology degree is preferred
EXPERIENCE:
Level entry job
Previous experience in assembly type work, landscaping, and/or Interest in plants/greenhouse/nursery is helpful to be successful in this position.
NOTE: The environment can be very hot. Candidates must pay attention to detail and be able to stand for long periods of time. This position is an important role at our site. You will be working in a team setting but also independently.
Responsibilities:
Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling & Maintenance Work Environment: Greenhouse and Headhouse Duties: The incumbent will work inside/outside the greenhouse and headhouse to support the trait Introgression and initiatives by performing the following duties:
• Sampling genetically engineered plant tissue for DNA and Protein testing in search of desired traits.
• Planting engineered cotton seeds and maintaining suitable conditions for proper growth.
• Preparing buffer solution to extract protein from cotton leaf.
• Assisting in plant selection, transplanting, plant placement, and plant care.
• Candidates must work very well with others, pay attention to detail, and be able to stand for long periods of time.
Greenhouse work will include, but not be limited to:
water monitoring, cleaning, hanging harvest bags and harvesting, fertilizing, pruning, crossing, re-clipping and stringing plants, cleaning and trashing.
Comments/Special Instructions
Looking for someone with any kind plant care experience, preferably greenhouse exp. Strong attention to detail and a good listener.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Additional Skills
(none specified)
AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Hazucha
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA