Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

BCForward is currently looking for Laboratory Technician/ Greenhouse Technician in Johnston, IA 50131


Position Title: Laboratory Technician/ Greenhouse Technician (Weekend Shifted)

Location: Johnston, IA 50131

Duration: 12 Months of contract with possible extension

Pay Rate: $26.00/hr. on W2

Work shift 7:30AM - 4:00PM, Shifted schedule Wednesday to Sunday or Saturday to Wednesday.

Job Description:

Description:
We are looking for a responsible and highly motivated weekend shifted worker to join the Controlled Environments Team. Here, you will help us grow whats next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the worlds food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity to join our company at our Johnston, Iowa research facility. This position will primarily assist with preparation and execution of routine duties such as seeding, pollinating, transplanting plants, watering, harvesting, tissue sampling, and data collection and handling, along with general greenhouse work while maintaining a professional, clean, and safe work environment and meeting all compliance standards.
We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history. 4 acre large facility, lots of walking, smoke free campus; chemicals used in the facility

Duties/Responsibilities:
* Responsible for daily greenhouse plant care, including seeding, pollination, transplanting, watering, harvesting, and seed management for corn, soybean, wheat, canola, and additional crop varieties.
* Collect and prepare small plant tissue samples for laboratory analysis, ensuring accurate sample identification and proper storage conditions for large volumes of specimens.
* Support experimental procedures, assist in data collection, and maintain comprehensive records.
* Perform routine greenhouse sanitation tasks, such as disposing of regulated materials and destroying waste in accordance with safety protocols.

Job Qualifications:
* High school diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree in agriculture, horticulture, entomology, or a related plant science discipline preferred but not mandatory. Alternatively, two or more years of relevant experience or equivalent education will be considered.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to standard operating procedures and safety/ergonomic guidelines are essential.
* Demonstrated communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, positive attitude, and capacity to work independently as well as within a team, with minimal supervision.
* Basic proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and the ability to learn proprietary research software.
* Physical capability to stand and sit for extended periods, lift up to 30 lbs., and perform repetitive tasks in a warm, humid greenhouse environment with year-round exposure to pollen.
* Ability to safely work around common chemicals as required.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 245113 when responding to this ad.

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