Seed Health Technician
| Posted On: Oct 22, 2025
Salem, OR 97305
12 Months, Contract
On-site
Job Summary
- Job Title:
- Seed Health Technician
- Posted Date:
- Oct 22, 2025
- Duration:
- 12 Months, Contract
- Shift(s):
-
07:00 - 15:30
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- Name:
- Lavina Dunwani
- Email:
- lavina@rangam.com
- Phone:
- 984-422-4083
Description
Title: Seed Health Technician
High School Diploma or Bachelors Degree required.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Complete standardized procedures for detection and quantification of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in vegetable seeds
- Read and understand work instructions and procedures
- Apply aseptic technique and defined hygiene procedures to ensure quality and containment of plant pathogens
- Accurately record and enter test results
- Perform repetitive work while maintaining focus on detail and quality (e.g. grinding vegetable seeds, washing lab dishes, and autoclaving materials)
- Recognize and report deviations from standard procedures
- Learn and follow safety procedures
- Contribute to enhancing safety culture
- Contribute to miscellaneous lab improvement projects
- Apply basic laboratory and math skills
Accountability:
- Follows standardized protocols and report any deviations
- Reliable team contributor
- Strong communicator
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma (minimum) or Bachelor’s in Science, Biology or related field preferred
- 1-2 years of experience as a Lab Technician preferred
Working Conditions:
- Laboratory work, including growth room/chamber
- Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and bending performing repetitive tasks
- Occasional lifting 30-40 lbs., frequent lifting 15-20 lbs.
- Handling of quarantine plant pathogens in a restricted facility