Greenhouse Technician I

Description:
Title:                 Greenhouse Technician I
Location:         Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Duration:         0-6+ Months
Shift:                 M-F 8am to 5pm
Pay:          $20/hour
 
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED but BS Science Degree is preferred
 
EXPERIENCE:
•Experience working in the field and greenhouse is desired Or Associate's/Technical degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or related fields.
•Employee must be detailed oriented, responsible, able to work in hot and humid environments, and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities:
•Perform general greenhouse work independently, such as making pots and flats, planting, watering, fertilizing, tying/trimming plants for upkeep, seed harvesting, seed threshing, seed counting and maintaining various crop plants.
•Maintain and clean greenhouses and work areas.
•Assist with collection of plant tissue samples.
•Utilize data management applications to collect and record data, under supervision.
•Perform pest control including insect scouting, pesticide/herbicide application, beneficial release, and integrated pest management techniques.
•Comply with Stewardship and Biosafety requirements and QMS directives and protocols
•Follow SOPs/Work Instructions
•Operate forklift and scissor lift

Employee Benefits:
At LanceSoft, full-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

• Four options of medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Contributions
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Other Employee Perks

EEO Employer
LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.