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Actalent

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Sustainability
  • Johnston

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in horticulture, greenhouse management, and plant care to be a suitable candidate for this role.
  • You will manage greenhouse activities, including plant care, tissue sampling, data collection, pollination, and facility maintenance, while ensuring cleanliness and safety standards.

Requirements

  • - Horticulture
  • - Greenhouse
  • - Plant Care

Responsibilities

  • - Perform day-to-day greenhouse and growth chamber activities including planting, pollinating, tissue sampling, pest/disease scouting, harvesting, threshing, discarding, chamber sanitation, general plant care, data collection, data entry, facility cleanliness, and maintaining safety standards.
  • - Collect tissue samples from soybean plants for DNA analysis.
  • - Water, pot soil, and care for all plants in the growth chamber.
  • - Replant samples after data review.
  • - Assist in operating the soybean threshing machine.
  • - Plate samples to be tested by the Molecular Marker group.
  • - Clean the facility.
  • - Perform other basic duties as assigned.
  • - Maintain plants by trimming, training, and node cleaning.
  • - Cross-pollinate.
  • - Discard plants.
  • - Work with soybean, wheat, pollen, and dust.

FAQs

Is this position remote or on-site?

This is a fully on-site position in Johnston, Iowa.

What are the typical working hours for a Lab Assistant?

The typical working hours are Monday-Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, totaling 35-40 hours per week.

Are there any weekend or holiday work requirements?

Yes, weekend and potential holiday work may be required, with expected weekend shifts occurring 2 out of every 5 weeks. Weekend hours are from 9 AM to 1 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.

What physical requirements are associated with this job?

This is a physical job that requires standing on your feet for 8 hours a day and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

What safety standards need to be maintained in this role?

Safety standards include maintaining a clean facility, following protocols for handling plants and equipment, and ensuring a safe working environment.

What type of experience is preferred for this position?

Experience in horticulture, greenhouse management, and general plant care is preferred.

What is the dress code for this position?

The dress code is casual, requiring jeans, work-appropriate shirts, and close-toed shoes.

Will there be opportunities for growth within the company?

Yes, Actalent is committed to ensuring growth opportunities for employees as part of their diversity and inclusion initiatives.

How can I request accommodations for the application process?

You can email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for reasonable accommodation options regarding the job application or interviewing process due to a disability.

Is this position part-time or full-time?

This position is typically full-time, with 35-40 hours of work per week.

Actalent

An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

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