Greenhouse Technician

Details:

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a Greenhouse Technician in Memphis, TN 38120

For quick Apply, please reach out to Manoj Gupta, call 248 263 8998/ email: [email protected]

Job Title: Greenhouse Technician

Location: 7622 Smythe Farm Rd, Memphis, TN 38120

Shift timing: Monday-Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM; 30 minutes lunch; 40 hours per week

Number of Positions: 2

Overview:

Work Environment: Greenhouse and Headhouse

Qualifications:

100% onsite

• 12-month assignment to start but may go as long as 24 months.

• Bachelor''s degree in a science-related field preferred.

• High School Diploma or GED will work but Bachelor''s degree in a science in preferred.

• Greenhouse, plant care, or related experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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.