SPECTRAFORCE · 1 day ago
Greenhouse Technician
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$20/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expSPECTRAFOR is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support laboratory and greenhouse operations as part of the Herbicide Tolerance Assay Development and Characterization team. The role involves performing general laboratory and greenhouse operations, executing herbicide applications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
ConsultingCRMInformation TechnologyLegal
Hiring Manager
Pranav Rakhra
Responsibilities
Perform general laboratory and greenhouse operations , including plant handling and care
Execute herbicide applications on plants using a track sprayer chamber
Perform quality checks and sorting of plant material for experiments
Planting, maintenance, and care of plants as part of experimental workflows
Maintain laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with laboratory standards
Utilize common laboratory instrumentation , including liquid handlers, imaging equipment, and automated systems
Work with discovery chemistry, solvents, and commercial herbicides safely and effectively
Perform laboratory activities requiring sterile techniques when applicable
Accurately document experimental data under guidance of project leads
Coordinate activities with cross-functional teams such as Crop Health, Herbicide Biology Discovery, and Research Enablement
Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
Comply with SOPs, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred with 2+ years of experience, OR
Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
Required experience in Plant Biology and plant handling
Comfortable working in greenhouse environments
Experience working with herbicides and chemicals
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred
Background in Weed Science strongly preferred
Master's degree may be considered depending on experience
New graduates with laboratory experience are encouraged to apply
Company
SPECTRAFORCE
Welcome to SPECTRAFORCE, your gateway to NEWJOBPHORIA™! Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is now one of the largest and fastest growing U.S.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
SPECTRAFORCE has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (6)
2023 (1)
2022 (6)
2021 (8)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase