BC Forward is Hiring for Automated Team Assistant - Lab Tech at Johnston, IA
Position: Laboratory Technician | Automation Team Assistant
Location: 7305 Northwest 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131
Duration: 12 Months
Work Type: Onsite
Working Hours:
Work shift 7:30AM - 4:00PM, M-F
Works once every 6th weekend with comp days (once adequately trained)
Pay Rate: $25/hr
Description:
We are looking for a responsible and highly motivated worker to join the Controlled Environments Team. Here, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity to join our company at our Johnston, Iowa research facility. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Work in a safe manner, following written procedures and protocols.
• Perform routine tasks such as:
• Running an industrial tipper/grinder
• Driving company truck and trailer
• Using forklift and pallet jack to organize and stock supplies.
• loading and running automated washers such as a pot & flat washer.
• Perform basic plant care within the automated headhouse and greenhouses.
• Assist with transplanting and sampling plants within the automated headhouse
• Troubleshoot and document issues within various automated systems.
Job Qualifications & Skills:
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required to drive company vehicles, such as a forklift, truck, and trailer.
• Basic computer skills including experience with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), and a willingness to gain competency with internally developed research software. A positive attitude towards robots is also a bonus.
• Good communication skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and positive attitude
• The ability to work well independently
• Close attention to detail, and the ability to follow standard operating protocols while ensuring personal safety and ergonomics.
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, lift up to 30 pounds, and perform repetitive work in a warm, humid greenhouse with pollen present year-round.