Greenhouse Technician Job at Synectics Inc, Memphis, TN

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  • Synectics Inc
  • Memphis, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Duties:

  • Work inside/outside the greenhouse and headhouse to support the trait Introgression and initiatives

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Working in a team setting but also independently.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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