Pathology Technologist

Sakata Seed America, Inc.

Salinas (CA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Wellness stipend

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

529 college savings plan

Life & AD&D insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holidays & floating days

Job summary

Sakata Seed America, Inc. in Salinas, CA is seeking a Full Time Technician to support plant pathology efforts. You will coordinate disease resistance screenings across lab, greenhouse, and field, manage data entry, and help interpret results for product development.

The role requires careful attention to protocols and collaboration with others. The job involves growing and caring for plants, maintaining facilities, and training staff as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, agronomy, or related field.
Experience in Plant Pathology, laboratory/controlled environment and/or greenhouse/field work desirable.
Ability to perform routine greenhouse/field tasks and data entry.

Responsibilities

Coordinate disease resistance screenings in lab, greenhouse, growth chambers, and field.
Schedule screenings, evaluate data, and record results.
Analyze results and report to supervisor; develop protocols and assist other pathology programs.
Maintain pathology facilities and equipment; ensure safety and proper housekeeping.
Grow and care for plants including media prep, fertilization, watering, pest control.

Skills

Plant science

Microbiology

Data management

Team collaboration

Laboratory skills

Education

Biology/Microbiology degree

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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Full Time Technical Salinas, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1137

Salary Range: $21.00 To $26.00 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing technical and non-technical assistance to the Plant Pathologist. Responsible for coordinating and conducting diverse tasks such as scheduling routine resistance screens, growing, caring and inoculation of plants used in disease resistance screens, interpreting; processing, and reporting results; maintaining the pathology facilities including but not limited to greenhouse, grow chambers and laboratory. Assist in other pathology activities and collaborate with other departments as requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and conduct disease resistance screenings of germplasm in the laboratory, greenhouse, growth chambers, and field.
Coordinate and perform the scheduling of disease resistance screens, their evaluation, interpretation, and recording/entry of data. Participate in the evaluation of cultivar reaction to diseases for the development of information necessary for product development and sales.
Organize and analyze results of disease resistance screens and discoveries from research projects (e.g., evaluation of new methods, development of new protocols) in formal reports to the supervisor.
Assist in the development and implementation of disease screening protocols, disease diagnosis, and new techniques in other pathology programs (e.g., QA and Seed health), as requested.
Responsible for performing and coordinating regular maintenance, including the proper control and timely repair of departmental equipment, general housekeeping, and routine clean‑up of the pathology facilities.
Responsible for the growth and care of plants, including but not limited to media preparation, fertilization, watering, pest control, used in disease resistance screening.
Supervise and/or train technicians, trainees, labor crews, and others as delegated by supervisor ensuring the safety protocols are followed by all non‑pathology staff working in the department.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge of plant science, agronomy, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, statistics.
Ability to develop excellent laboratory skills/knowledge in microbiology and plant care.
Ability to do routine and repetitive work in a greenhouse/field or at a laboratory bench for several hours.
Accuracy, efficiency, good dexterity, and visual acuity are critical.
Ability to quickly adapt and be receptive to changing work demands, techniques, and/or approaches.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Good oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
Competency in data management and use of computer applications.
Willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks and duties.
Ability to handle stress especially when encountering necessary projects, deadlines and/or high workload.
Must be able to work under strict time constraints and requirements.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

Bachelor’s degree in biology/microbiology, agronomy, or related field, or equivalent in work experience.
Experience in Plant Pathology, laboratory/controlled environment and/or greenhouse/field work desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be willing to work overtime hours, including some weekends and holidays, as requested.
Must be able to work with chemicals, pesticides, and other irritating substances.
Must be able to wear protective equipment when necessary and/or required (e.g., lab coat, gloves, respirator).
Must be able to stand or sit for several hours at a time (up to 70% of time).
Must be able to do some lifting of lightweight items (50 lbs.).

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