Plant Care Associate (Contract)

Terrana Biosciences, Inc.•Durham, NC

9d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Terrana Biosciences is seeking a motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Plant Care Associate to support its research team by maintaining greenhouse facilities at its Research Triangle Park location in Durham, North Carolina. The position is part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, where organization, communication, record-keeping, and teamwork are important. This is a six-month contract with the possibility of extension. The contractor will be employed by a third-party staffing company.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in horticulture, plant science, or a related field.
Basic horticultural skills and at least one year of experience working with plants in a controlled environment.
Strong understanding of safe greenhouse practices.
Ability to work weekends and occasional holidays as needed.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, work in hot, humid, or bright conditions, and remain on one's feet for extended periods.
High initiative, good judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, ability to learn quickly, and efficiency in multitasking and troubleshooting.
Experience with Microsoft Office, LIMS, various software systems, and automated greenhouse controls and irrigation systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Argus or Priva automated greenhouse controls and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

Grow and maintain healthy plants through sowing, germinating, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, pest control, and monitoring growth conditions.
Help develop, refine, and enforce standard operating procedures.
Assist with CEA setup, build-out, and maintenance of the greenhouse area.
Process plant production requests and track plant inventory using an internal tracking system.
Clean, bleach, and maintain plant production spaces, equipment, and supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.