Laboratory Technician
Cynet Systems
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Johnston, IA
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Permanent
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Full-time
Job Description:Responsibilities: - Be part of a dedicated crew that pollinates wheat in controlled environments.
- Perform daily plant care, including seeding, pollinating, transplanting, watering, harvesting, and seed handling for wheat 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.
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.
- Comfort working in warm, humid greenhouse conditions with year-round pollen exposure.
- Willingness to work with common chemicals and adhere to all safety guidelines.
Cynet Systems