About Us
InnerPlant is a seed technology company enabling the earliest possible detection of stress in crops to make farming universally more efficient and sustainable. We are developing innovative technologies, engineering crops to signal optically when experiencing early and specific stress, to make a positive and lasting impact on the future of agriculture and the environment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant to join our team. The Laboratory Assistant will be responsible for general lab maintenance in our molecular biology lab and controlled plant growth facility, including cleaning and sanitizing laboratory glassware, dishes, and general plant care to ensure safe and efficient laboratory operations. is is a part-time position. The Laboratory Assistant generally will need to be available 10-20 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Plant care in growth chamber (watering, planting, soil preparation, plant trimming)
- Seed extraction and processing of multiple plant species (soy, corn, tomato, etc.)
- Cleaning of glassware and lab materials
- General lab maintenance such as waste disposal
- Collection of tissue samples
- Basic plant measurements and imaging
- Assistance with general greenhouse maintenance (sweeping, cleaning, pressure washing)
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Strong reading comprehension and ability to interpret written instructions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic computer skills
- Punctuality
Benefits
Working at InnerPlant
- The US base salary range for this position is $16.90 - $20 per hour. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- InnerPlant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
InnerPlant gives plants a voice via technology that enables crops to communicate what they need. Our crops signal optically if they need more Nitrogen, are attacked by pathogens or insects. Our easy to collect signals can be picked up from field equipment and all the way up to satellites in space. InnerPlant is creating a new data source for the agriculture ecosystem. Enabling efficient cost effective monitoring of large scale crops like soybeans and corn and plant by plant management from field equipment. Driving up to 20% higher yields, while reducing inputs by over 30%. The future of farming is more efficient, more resilient, and more sustainable.
Key team members
Ridgely Evers
Christopher Seifert
Nick Halla
Scott McMillen
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