Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling and Maintenance

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. •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.

Title:                 Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling and Maintenance
Location:        Memphis, TN 38120
Duration:        12 Months
Shift:                7: 30 am-4: 00 pm
Pay:                 $20.00/Hour
 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.
•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.
 
Qualifications:
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.

Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.