Sr. Laboratory Technician

Sr. Laboratory Technician

BCForward is looking for Sr. Laboratory Technician at Johnston, IA 50131

Job Description:Sr. Laboratory Technician

Worksite Address: Johnston, IA 50131

Duration: 04+ Months Contract
Shift/Schedule: 7:30-4:00. You will be required to work Saturday and Sunday and will have 2 weekdays off each week.

Potential to Extend: Yes
Pay Rate: $20 - $25/hr on W2

Job Description:

Greenhouse Technician to join our Controlled Environments Team. In this role, you'll contribute to advancing agriculture by supporting innovative research that addresses global food challenges. The position involves performing routine tasks related to greenhouse plant care, data collection, and experimental support, while ensuring compliance with all safety and operational standards.
This weekend-shifted position is a 40-hour workweek role, with work hours from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and two weekdays off each week. A competitive bonus structure is offered, including $500 after six months and $1,000 after 12 months, with annual renewal for continued employment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily plant care tasks such as pollinating, watering, drenching, harvesting, and seed handling for various crops (e.g., wheat, corn, soybeans).
• Collect and store plant tissue samples for laboratory analysis while maintaining sample identity and proper storage conditions for thousands of samples.
• Assist with greenhouse experiments by collecting data, maintaining records, executing lab analysis requests, and coordinating with collaborators.
• Plan and execute logistics for wheat greenhouse experiments, including preparing project requests, inputting experimental data, and communicating with internal leads.
• Perform routine greenhouse sanitation tasks, including plant disposal and general cleaning.
• Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional teams on diverse projects related to doubled haploid crops.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating and safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant physiology, molecular biology, entomology, plant pathology, or related field; OR three or more years of related experience (equivalent education and experience accepted).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety and operational protocols.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• High self-motivation, positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and willingness to learn internal research software.
• Physical capability to stand/sit for extended periods, lift up to 30 lbs, and perform repetitive tasks in a warm, humid greenhouse environment with year-round pollen exposure.

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Warm, humid greenhouse conditions with repetitive tasks.
• Weekend-shift schedule: Saturdays and Sundays (7:30 AM-4:00 PM) with two weekdays off.

Bonus Structure:

• $500 bonus after 6 months of employment.
• $1,000 bonus after 12 months of employment (renewable annually for continued employment)

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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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 234686 when responding to this ad.

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