What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greenhouse Research Technician position at Land O'Lakes Inc.?
Greenhouse Research Technician The Greenhouse Research Technician will support creation, testing, selection, and advancement of alfalfa germplasm.
The role will help guide process improvement and establishment of standard operating procedures in terms of electronic record management, seed lab activities, field activities, greenhouse activities, and data usage.
The Associate Research Support will network across business units from manufacturing to sales and will be in a position to help set strategic direction for Land O' Lakes alfalfa research and development.
This position is part of the alfalfa product development team for Western alfalfa breeding and development. 80%
- Assist with greenhouse pollinations, pest and disease evaluations, trait purity evaluations, pest and disease screens, tissue sampling, cuttings and potting, AP testing, greenhouse maintenance planting, watering, fertilizing, insect control, etc., data collection and entry, forage quality sampling and processing, note taking, and forage and seed harvest fieldwork.
Some microscope work will be needed. 10%
We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources.
Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k). Land O'Lakes, Inc.
is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M / F / Vets / Disabled.
The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email.
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Salary : $59,840 - $89,760
