Seasonal Part-Time Agronomy Research Technician
Tidal Vision•Bellingham, WA
•$22•Onsite
About The Position
The Agronomy Research Technician (Part-Time) will support controlled environment plant research and growth operations across growth chambers, greenhouse systems, and growth rooms. This role will be responsible for executing plant cultivation protocols, collecting plant growth data, and supporting research trials focused on fertilizer efficacy, plant physiology, and mode of action studies. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow experimental protocols, and comfort working in both laboratory and greenhouse environments.
Requirements
- Background in plant biology, agronomy, horticulture, or related field (degree or relevant experience preferred)
- Experience with greenhouse, growth chamber, or plant production systems preferred
- Experience with hydroponic or soilless systems preferred
- Exposure to Arabidopsis or controlled environment research preferred
- Experience supporting experimental trials or research programs preferred
- Familiarity with plant physiological measurements and data collection preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
Responsibilities
- Arabidopsis Growth Chamber Operations
- Sterilize seeds, conduct stratification protocols, and manage germination in sterile media
- Maintain hydroponic and agar-based growing systems
- Monitor plant health, watering schedules, and nutrient solution preparation
- Apply foliar treatments as directed
- Harvest tissue samples for downstream biochemical analysis
- Greenhouse & Growth Chamber Management
- Manage corn cultivation in container systems including media preparation and planting
- Conduct routine plant maintenance including fertilization, irrigation, and pest monitoring
- Collect plant growth metrics including chlorophyll content, leaf area index, biomass, plant height, and stomatal conductance
- Support soil and foliar treatment applications
- Growth Room Operations
- Support cultivation of multiple crop species (corn, soy, wheat, tomatoes, lettuce)
- Manage crop rotation schedules and experimental protocols
- Conduct data collection and plant measurements across systems
- Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures and observations
- General Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory and experimental records
- Report findings to the R&D team during regular meetings
- Assist with mode of action studies and product efficacy testing
- Follow all safety protocols and laboratory procedures
- Support analytical measurements and sample preparation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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