Plant Scientist - Soybean & Corn Pollination

TekWissen LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

You will work closely with research teams, manage records, and ensure compliance with HSE guidelines, with occasional weekend coverage. Onsite in RTP, NC, 6-month temporary assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field required.
• Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Greenhouse/growth chamber experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care activities, including watering, fertilizing, scouting, and general maintenance.
• Conduct planting, sampling, transplanting, and pollination activities.
• Monitor plant growth and performance; collect, document, and maintain accurate records/data.
• Support greenhouse and growth chamber environmental management (monitoring, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and stewardship expectations.
• Perform work in accordance with HSE guidelines and company policies.
• Collaborate with research teams to execute experimental plans and timelines.
• Provide occasional weekend/holiday coverage as needed to support operations.

Skills

Plant care

Data collection

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

HSE compliance

Microsoft Office

Greenhouse operations

Growth chamber experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field

Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience

Tools

Growth chambers

Job description

Job Title: Plant Sciences - Research scientist 1

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $30.00/Hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology, in particular seeds and crop protection products, with its management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and further locations in Chicago, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai.

Job Description:

• We are seeking a dedicated Research Technician to support plant and seed production activities for commercial crops such as soybean and maize.
• This hands-on role focuses on daily care of research plants and operational support for experiments in modern greenhouse and growth chamber facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant care activities, including watering, fertilizing, scouting, and general maintenance
• Conduct planting, sampling, transplanting, and pollination activities
• Monitor plant growth and performance; collect, document, and maintain accurate records/data
• Support greenhouse and growth chamber environmental management (monitoring, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting as directed)
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and stewardship expectations
• Perform all work in accordance with HSE guidelines, company policies, and safe work practices
• Collaborate effectively with research teams to execute experimental plans and timelines
• Provide occasional/supplemental weekend and holiday coverage as needed to support critical operations

Skills:

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to perform physical duties required for greenhouse operations in controlled-environment conditions (standing/walking for extended periods; repetitive tasks)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively in minimally supervised settings
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and protocols precisely
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to stewardship, quality, and safety (HSE) standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with data collection, recordkeeping, and documentation in a protocol-driven or regulated environment
• Greenhouse experience preferred

Education:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field OR
• Associate’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with greenhouse/growth chamber environmental control systems
• Familiarity with agricultural research practices and experimental workflows
• Working knowledge of plant biology, crop growth requirements, and plant care principles

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