Pathology Technologist in Salinas, California at Sakata Seed America, INC.
Job Description
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
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