Research &:Plant Sciences - Research scientist 1

Procom; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Procom is seeking a Research & Plant Sciences - Research Scientist 1 for a 6-month onsite contract at our RTP, North Carolina facility. The role supports daily care of research plants, including soybean and maize, in greenhouse and growth chamber environments, with data recording and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include planting, watering, sampling, pollination, growth monitoring, and maintaining compliance with HSE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical duties in greenhouse operations.
• Proven ability to work independently in minimally supervised settings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a team.
• Commitment to stewardship, quality, and safety (HSE) standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Greenhouse experience required.

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

Independent work

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

HSE compliance

MS Office

Greenhouse experience

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

On behalf of our agricultural client, Procom is searching for a Research & Plant Sciences - Research Scientist 1 for a 6 month contract. This position is onsite at our client's RTP, North Carolina office.

Research & Plant Sciences - Research Scientist 1 - 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 the daily care of research plants and operational support for experiments in modern greenhouse and growth chamber facilities.

Research & Plant Sciences - Research Scientist 1 - 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

Research & Plant Sciences - Research Scientist 1 - Mandatory Skills:

• Ability to perform physical duties required for greenhouse operations in controlled-environment conditions
• 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)
• Greenhouse experience required

Research & Plant Sciences - Research Scientist 1 - Nice-to-Have Skills:

• 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