Pathology Technologist

Sakata Seed America, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural sector is seeking a Pathology Technologist to support the Pathology Manager in various tasks, including disease resistance screenings and laboratory maintenance. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and paid vacation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong laboratory skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k program with company match

Profit Sharing program

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Family Leave

Company provided EAP

Health/fitness club subsidy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in laboratory and/or greenhouse work desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct disease resistance screenings.
• Analyze results of disease resistance screens.
• Supervise and/or train technicians and labor crews.

Skills

Plant science

Microbiology

Genetics

Molecular biology

Statistics

Laboratory skills

Data management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/microbiology, agronomy, or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$27.00/hr - $29.00/hr

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing technical and non-technical assistance to the Pathology Manager: Breeder Support. 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 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 laboratory 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.).
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $27.00-$29.00 per hour
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage for employees and their families
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401k program with company match
• Profit Sharing program (via 401k)
• Holiday & Performance Incentive Bonus program
• Paid Vacation: 10 days per year to start, increases with tenure
• Sick Leave: 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked for first 30 days, 6.67 hours per month thereafter.
• 14 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays & birthday off
• Paid Family Leave: 15 days after 12 months of service for FMLA qualifying events
• Company provided EAP
• Company provided subsidy for health/fitness clubs & apps
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty (as described above) satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wholesale

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