Pathology Technician III

TL;DR

Pathology Technician III (Science/Lab): Performing planting, inoculating, and evaluating plants to screen for disease resistance with an accent on lab and greenhouse maintenance. Focus on preparing culture media, implementing sanitation practices, and ensuring strict adherence to safety and stewardship rules.

Location: 100% onsite in Durham, NC

Salary: $39,300 – $41,600

Company

hirify.global is a staffing agency providing technical and scientific personnel for various assignments.

What you will do

• Plant, inoculate, and evaluate plants to screen for disease resistance.
• Maintain suitable environmental conditions for optimal plant growth.
• Prepare culture media for laboratory use.
• Execute lab, headhouse, and greenhouse sanitation practices.
• Process regulated breeding materials through devitalization.
• Ensure strict compliance with company safety and stewardship protocols.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED; BS Science Degree.
• Physical capacity to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability to work Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work.
• Comfort working in environments involving plants and soil.
• Must pass a drug screening.

Culture & Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance for assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Statutory sick pay where required.
• Commitment to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.