Job Description:
The AgScience Research Technician will study and optimize ag-science products derived from Heliae algal strains. This job entails working hands-on with algae, vascular plants and other safe organic materials to help create new and improved products. This job will be focused around applications regarding fruit and vegetable crops. The associate will work with plants in a soil-based greenhouse, handle chemicals, and operate laboratory equipment/ instrumentation. Primary duties will include organizing greenhouse work space as part of a collaborative team of technicians, launching and harvesting experiments and basic data collection. This associate will comply with all Heliae laboratory safety and quality standards.
Position Reports to:
Lead Ag Science Technician
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties:
Daily Duties
- Set-up and operation of experimental trials in soil platform
- Basic understanding of experimental design
- Conduct experiments and track daily plant growth indicators
- Input data into Excel and compile graphs when needed
- Perform wet chemistry techniques, including pH and salinity monitoring
- Measuring liquid volumes and performing basic concentration conversion calculations
- Mixing nutrient media recipes from dry chemical
- Working with acid/base solutions
- Maintain and update chemical inventory
- Maintain inventory of Safety Data Sheets
- Perform routine maintenance and calibration of instruments and equipment to ensure quality data
- Comply with all job specific Standard Operating Procedures if applicable
Maintain housekeeping and chemical hygiene standards
- Assist in organizing the work area according to 5S and LEAN principals
- Maintain laboratory “24-hour Audit Ready” cleanliness
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times
Ideal Candidate:
- Integrity
- Motivated team member
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Responsibility
- Relentless Pursuit
Qualifications:
- BS degree in related plant science/biology or equivalent laboratory experience preferred
- High School Diploma
- Experience with Microsoft Office including:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment with minimal supervision
