Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling and Maintenance
BC Forward

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Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling and Maintenance

BC Forward is currently seeking a highly motivated "Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling and Maintenance" for an opportunity in Memphis, TN 38120

• Position Title: Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling and Maintenance
• Location: Memphis, TN 38120
• Anticipated Start Date: Tentative 05/06/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

• Expected Duration: 01 Year
• Job Type: Full Time 40 Hours Contract, Onsite
• Pay Range: $16 - 17/Hr an hour on W2

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:
Greenhouse Technician, Plant Sampling & MaintenanceWork Environment: Greenhouse and Headhouse
The incumbent will work inside/outside the greenhouse and headhouse to support the trait Introgression and initiatives by performing the following

Duties:

• Sampling genetically engineered plant tissue for DNA and Protein testing in search of desired traits.
• Planting engineered cotton seeds and maintaining suitable conditions for proper growth.
• Preparing buffer solution to extract protein from cotton leaf.? Assisting in plant selection, transplanting, plant placement, and plant care.
• Candidates must work very well with others, pay attention to detail, and be able to stand for long periods of time.? Greenhouse work will include, but not be limited to water monitoring, cleaning, hanging harvest bags and harvesting, fertilizing, pruning, crossing, re-clipping and stringing plants, cleaning and trashing.
• The environment can be very hot.
• Candidates must pay attention to detail and be able to stand for long periods of time.
• This position is an important role at our site. You will be working in a team setting but also independently
• Sampling genetically engineered plant tissue for DNA and Protein testing to screen for traits of interest.
• Planting engineered cotton seeds and maintaining suitable conditions for proper growth.
• Preparing buffer solution to extract protein from cotton leaf.
• Assisting in plant selection, transplanting, plant placement, trashing plants, and plant care.

Benefits:
BC Forward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BC Forward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. ideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 221594 when responding to this ad.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Germantown, TN (Onsite)

Job Type
General Labor

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
04/19/2024

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