Plant Growth Lab Assistant - Hydroponics & Data Capture

Women In Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking an hourly laboratory staff member for the Dzakovich Lab at the Children's Nutrition Research Center to assist with plant growth chamber maintenance and data collection.

Duties include maintaining lab and greenhouse spaces, cultivating plants in a growth chamber (hydroponics, nutrient solutions, tissue harvesting), documenting activities, and supporting related tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Previous experience working in laboratory settings.
• Experience with growing and maintaining plants.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment (e.g. pipettes).
• Familiarity with sensors and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and organizes laboratory and greenhouse spaces.
• Assists with cultivating plants in a growth chamber.
• Cultivate plants in growth chamber, hydroponics, harvest tissues and maintain sensors.
• Documents and summarizes laboratory activities.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab experience

Plant cultivation

Pipettes

Sensors & wiring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking an hourly laboratory staff member for the Dzakovich Lab at the Children's Nutrition Research Center to assist with plant growth chamber maintenance and data collection.

Duties include maintaining lab and greenhouse spaces, cultivating plants in a growth chamber (hydroponics, nutrient solutions, tissue harvesting), documenting activities, and supporting related tasks.