Plant Research Technician I: Greenhouse & Phenotyping

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Inc; Olivette (MO); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center seeks a motivated and organized Research Technician I to support crop improvement research involving teff, cowpea, common bean, and other crops. The successful candidate will be responsible for plant cultivation, experimental maintenance, phenotyping, and seed processing, in greenhouse and growth chamber environments.

Responsibilities include planting, maintaining, and monitoring crops, routine plant care, harvesting and seed processing, data collection,

Qualifications

• Experience in plant handling or cultivation or demonstrated ability and willingness to learn.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or other data management tools.

Responsabilités

• Plant, maintain, and monitor research crops in greenhouses and growth chambers.
• Perform routine plant care, including watering, staking, labeling, and monitoring plant health.
• Conduct harvesting, threshing, seed cleaning, packaging, and inventory management.
• Collect, record, and organize plant growth, phenotyping, and yield data.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and coordinate plant care activities with greenhouse staff.
• Assist with other laboratory and research activities as needed.

Connaissances

Plant handling

Data management

Detail orientation

Independent worker

Formation

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center seeks a motivated and organized Research Technician I to support crop improvement research involving teff, cowpea, common bean, and other crops. The successful candidate will be responsible for plant cultivation, experimental maintenance, phenotyping, and seed processing, in greenhouse and growth chamber environments.

Responsibilities include planting, maintaining, and monitoring crops, routine plant care, harvesting and seed processing, data collection,