Research scientist I

TekWissen LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group presents an opportunity for a Research Scientist I at our client site in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The role focuses on supporting plant and seed production activities for commercial crops, with hands-on responsibilities in greenhouse and growth chamber facilities.

The ideal candidate has a related bachelor’s or an associate degree with relevant experience, and demonstrates careful data recording, strict adherence to procedures, and strong collaborative skills in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform daily care of research plants in greenhouse and growth chambers.
• Support sowing, planting, sampling, transplanting, and pollination activities.
• Monitor and document plant growth; maintain accurate records.
• Assist with environmental management in greenhouse and growth chambers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with research teams to execute experimental plans.
• Provide weekend/holiday coverage as needed to support operations.

Skills

Greenhouse operations

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HSE compliance

Microsoft Office

Data collection and recordkeeping

Crop life cycle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Horticulture/Plant Science

Associate's degree + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

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 for 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 Title

Research scientist I

Work Location

Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Work Type

Onsite

Duration

6 Months

Job Type

Temporary Assignment

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.

Required Skills

• 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 required
• Experience with end-to-end crop life cycles (Sowing to Harvest).

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.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.