Seed Physiology Research Technician: Greenhouse & Lab

Sakata Seed America; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Sakata Seed America seeks a Seed Physiology Research Technologist to support laboratory, greenhouse, and field work in Salinas, CA. This entry-level role focuses on building foundational technical skills and applying standard plant-science procedures under supervision.

You will perform experiments, record data, and help generate technical reports while learning quality, safety, and operational protocols in a greenhouse-lab environment.

Qualifications

• Education and training in plant science, biology, chemistry, or biochemistry.
• Must be able to perform job activities accurately and efficiently, with strong attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable working in an agricultural environment (e.g., with agricultural chemicals and in environments where temperatures may be hot or cold).
• Must have good communication skills and be willing to work both alone and as part of a team.
• Must be self‑motivated, able to work with minimum supervision, and receptive to changing work demands, techniques, or approaches, adapting quickly to such circumstances.
• Must be able to perform repetitious work in a greenhouse or at a laboratory bench for 2 to 3 hours without interruption.

Responsibilities

• This entry-level technical position is responsible for conducting hands‑on laboratory, greenhouse, and/or field experiments and routine tasks in an organized and timely manner, as requested by QA, R&D, Marketing, Production, and Operations Departments
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) to prepare samples, reagents, and media, and to perform routine assays and/or plant-care activities under supervision.
• Operate basic and standard laboratory and greenhouse equipment with guidance.
• Manage greenhouse plants used for research as assigned, including planting, transplanting, and growing different crops, fertilizer application, integrated pest and disease management, irrigation, harvesting, and cleaning.
• Record and accurately document data and observations in notebooks and/or laboratory information systems (LIMS).
• Compile experimental results, support basic statistical analysis, and contribute to the technical reports of research projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or plant science

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

Sakata Seed America seeks a Seed Physiology Research Technologist to support laboratory, greenhouse, and field work in Salinas, CA. This entry-level role focuses on building foundational technical skills and applying standard plant-science procedures under supervision.

You will perform experiments, record data, and help generate technical reports while learning quality, safety, and operational protocols in a greenhouse-lab environment.