Greenhouse Technician – Memphis, TN

Austin Community College; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Tennessee is seeking a candidate for a plant care position. Responsibilities include sampling genetically engineered plant tissues, planting cotton seeds, and maintaining greenhouse conditions. A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor's in Science, Chemistry, or Biology preferred. Ideal applicants will have plant care experience, attention to detail, and the ability to stand for long periods. This role requires a team-oriented approach as well as independent work in a hot environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in assembly type work or landscaping is helpful.
• Interest in plants/greenhouse/nursery is important.
• Candidates must be able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Sampling genetically engineered plant tissue for testing.
• Planting engineered cotton seeds and maintaining growth conditions.
• Preparing buffer solution to extract protein from cotton leaves.
• Assisting in plant selection and care.
• Performing various greenhouse tasks including water monitoring and cleaning.
• Greenhouse tasks include watering, cleaning, harvesting, fertilizing, pruning, and stringing plants.
• Environment can be hot; ability to work both in a team and independently.

Skills

Plant care experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Teamwork

Standing for long periods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Science, Chemistry or Biology

Job description

• Previous experience in assembly type work, landscaping, and/or Interest in plants/greenhouse/nursery is helpful to be successful in this position.

Looking for someone with any kind plant care experience, preferably greenhouse exp. Strong attention to detail and a good listener.

Duties

• Sampling genetically engineered plant tissue for DNA and Protein testing in search of desired traits.
• Planting engineered cotton seeds and maintaining suitable conditions for proper growth.
• Preparing buffer solution to extract protein from cotton leaf.
• Assisting in plant selection, transplanting, plant placement, and plant care.
• Candidates must work very well with others, pay attention to detail, and be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Greenhouse work will include, but not be limited to: water monitoring, cleaning, hanging harvest bags and harvesting, fertilizing, pruning, crossing, re-clipping and stringing plants, cleaning and trashing.
• The environment can be very hot. Candidates must pay attention to detail and be able to stand for long periods of time. You will be working in a team setting but also independently.

Education

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED is required
• Bachelor's in Science, Chemistry or Biology degree is preferred