Agricultural Laboratory Technician

Cynet Systems • Johnston, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

An opportunity is available at the company’s Johnston, Iowa research facility. The Agricultural Laboratory Technician primarily assists with routine duties including tissue sampling, seeding, transplanting, data collection, and data handling, as well as general greenhouse work. The role requires maintaining a professional, clean, and safe work environment and meeting compliance standards.

The work involves handling plant samples, supporting experiments, caring for greenhouse crops, and performing sanitation tasks. The candidate must be able to work for extended periods in a warm, humid greenhouse where pollen is present year-round, and meet the physical requirements of standing and sitting for long periods and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow standard operating and safety/ergonomics protocols.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High degree of self-motivation and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to tolerate hours of repetitive work in a warm, humid greenhouse with pollen present year-round.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant physiology, molecular biology, or a related field; or 3+ years of related experience; or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to gain competency with internally developed research software.

Responsibilities

• Punch or cut small plant tissue samples, store them, and deliver them for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain the identity of thousands of samples at a time and ensure proper storage conditions.
• Seed and transplant plantlets into flats or pots, paying attention to assignment details.
• Transfer plants between the greenhouse and workstations for task processing.
• Assist with experiments, collect data, and maintain records.
• Provide daily greenhouse plant care for corn, soybean, wheat, and other crops.
• Perform routine greenhouse sanitation, including discarding regulated material, destroying waste, and cleaning and sanitizing rooms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED