Greenhouse Technician – Memphis, TN

• Previous experience in assembly type work, landscaping, and/or Interest in plants/greenhouse/nursery is helpful to be successful in this position.

Looking for someone with any kind plant care experience, preferably greenhouse exp. Strong attention to detail and a good listener.

• 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. You will be working in a team setting but also independently.

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED is required
• Bachelor's in Science, Chemistry or Biology degree is preferred