Academic Greenhouse Manager – Biology Lab Operations

FlowerGrowersDirectory.com; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

403(b) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Sick time

Educational assistance

Library access

Job summary

Grinnell College seeks a Greenhouse Manager for the Noyce Science Center greenhouse in Grinnell, IA. This 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time position supports Biology Department teaching and student research, with reduced hours in summer.

Responsibilities include overseeing greenhouse operations, plant inventories, irrigation, and staff supervision. Qualified candidates hold a life-science degree and proven plant-care experience; strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a life science field and at least six months of employment involving plant-care skills are minimum qualifications.
• Applicants need a four-year life-science degree and evidence covering plant-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee greenhouse operations for Biology Department curriculum and student research.
• Monitor growing conditions, manage irrigation and inventory, and supervise workers.
• Communicate with Facilities Management about maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain plant inventories and align care with teaching calendars.
• Document changes affecting experiments and supervise student workers.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Grinnell College seeks a Greenhouse Manager for the Noyce Science Center greenhouse in Grinnell, IA. This 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time position supports Biology Department teaching and student research, with reduced hours in summer.

Responsibilities include overseeing greenhouse operations, plant inventories, irrigation, and staff supervision. Qualified candidates hold a life-science degree and proven plant-care experience; strong organization and communication skills are essential.