Pathology Technologist

JOB SUMMARY: This entry-level role focuses on developing core laboratory skills, gaining proficiency in routine testing methods, and adhering to established laboratory safety and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support for laboratory and greenhouse operations.
• Assist with basic routine seed health tests under close supervision.
• Perform basic computer work that may involve sample entry, data entry, data retrieval and word processing.
• Prepare media, buffers, and other reagents used in seed health activities.
• Assist with maintaining clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Good oral and written communication skills and good organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, math, and biology.
• Willingness to learn, and attention to details.
• Ability to develop excellent laboratory skills in microbiology and chemistry.
• Ability to quickly adapt and be receptive to changing work demands, techniques, and/or approaches.
• Able to do accurate and detailed work under time constraints and deadlines, and able to adjust to seasonal surges in workload.
• Ability to do routine and repetitious work for several hours in the laboratory or greenhouse.
• Must be able to work under strict time constraints and requirements.
• Willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks and duties.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or related field
• Experience in Plant Pathology, laboratory/controlled environment and/or greenhouse/field work desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be willing to work overtime hours, including some weekends and holidays, as requested.
• Must be able to work with chemicals, pesticides, and other irritating substances.
• Must be able to wear protective equipment when necessary and/or required (e.g., lab coat, gloves, respirator).
• Must be able to stand or sit for several hours at a time (up to 70% of time).
• Must be able to do some lifting of lightweight items (50 lbs.).

Benefits:

Health & Wellness Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Monthly Wellness Stipend Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Disability Insurance (plans vary by location)

Financial Benefits 401(k) Program + Company Match Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k) Holiday Bonus Performance Incentive Bonus Program Tuition Reimbursement 529 College‑Savings Plan Company-Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

Time Off & Flexibility Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave 14 Paid Company Holidays 2 Floating Holidays Birthday Off