We are looking for Laboratory Technician for our client in Johnston, IA.
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Job Location: Johnston, IA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $17.80hr - $22.80hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Bachelor's degree in an agriculture, horticulture, biology, or related field or 3+ years of related experience or equivalent amounts of relevant education and experience, is preferred.
- Experience with safely operating machinery and/or following protocols is also preferred.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow standard operating and safety/ergonomics protocols is essential.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work well independently as well as a team member with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills preferred, including MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), and ability to gain competency with internally-developed research software.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily greenhouse plant care such as checking for watering needs, harvesting, discarding plants, seed processing and handling for corn, soybean, wheat, and other crops.
- Move carts of plants in and out of greenhouses and assist with experiments, collecting data, and maintaining records.
- Safely run threshing machinery as trained and as outlined in the protocols.
- Follow all safety and process protocols at all times.
- Perform routine greenhouse sanitation tasks such as discarding regulated material, destroying waste, cleaning pots/containers, cleaning, and sanitizing rooms.
- Carefully maintain plant/seed identity for thousands of unique identities at a time for all processes.
- Assist with preparation and execution of routine duties such as seeding, pollinating, transplanting plants, watering, harvesting, tissue sampling, and data collection and handling.
- Maintain a professional, clean, and safe work environment while meeting all compliance standards.
Skills:
- Greenhouse Operations.
- Plant Care.
- Data Collection.
- Seed Processing.
- MS Office.
- Sanitation Protocols.
- Machinery Operation.
Qualification And Education:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, biology, or related field preferred.
Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Ability to perform repetitive work for hours.
- Ability to work in a warm, humid greenhouse with pollen present year-round.
Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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