Pathology Technologist

Sakata Seed America • Salinas, CA

19h

About The Position

This entry-level role focuses on developing core laboratory skills, gaining proficiency in routine testing methods, and adhering to established laboratory safety and quality standards. The Pathology Technologist supports laboratory and greenhouse operations and assists with basic seed health testing under close supervision. The role also includes basic computer work, preparing materials and reagents, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, math, and biology.
• Willingness to learn and attention to detail.
• Ability to develop excellent laboratory skills in microbiology and chemistry.
• Ability to adapt quickly and be receptive to changing work demands, techniques, and approaches.
• Ability to perform accurate, detailed work under time constraints and deadlines, and adjust to seasonal workload surges.
• Ability to perform routine and repetitive work for several hours in a laboratory or greenhouse.
• Ability to work under strict time constraints and requirements.
• Willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks and duties.
• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or a related field.
• Willingness to work overtime, including some weekends and holidays, as requested.
• Ability to work with chemicals, pesticides, and other irritating substances, and wear required protective equipment.
• Ability to stand or sit for several hours at a time, up to 70% of the time, and lift lightweight items up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Plant Pathology, laboratory or controlled-environment work, and/or greenhouse or field work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for laboratory and greenhouse operations.
• Assist with basic routine seed health tests under close supervision.
• Perform computer work involving sample entry, data entry, data retrieval, and word processing.
• Prepare media, buffers, and other reagents used in seed health activities.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Monthly wellness stipend.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Disability insurance (plans vary by location).
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Profit-sharing program via 401(k).
• Holiday bonus.
• Performance incentive bonus program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 529 college-savings plan.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• 14 paid company holidays.
• 2 floating holidays.
• Birthday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level