Plant Scientist: Soybean & Maize Pollination Research

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

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.