Entry Level Field Botany Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary
We are seeking a Greenhouse Technician for a contract opportunity in Memphis, TN supporting plant research and trait development within a biotechnology and life sciences environment. This is a hands-on role for candidates who enjoy working with plants, biological samples, and greenhouse operations in a collaborative research setting.
The Greenhouse Technician will support plant sampling, planting, maintenance, and general greenhouse care for engineered cotton plants. This opportunity is well suited for entry-level candidates with greenhouse, horticulture, gardening, landscaping, botany, biology, or related life sciences experience who want to build practical research and plant science skills.
This role offers a team-oriented environment where attention to detail, reliability, and consistent quality are valued. You will work both independently and with a supportive team while contributing to important research and development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect genetically engineered plant tissue samples for DNA and protein testing to help identify desired plant traits.
- Plant engineered cotton seeds and maintain proper greenhouse conditions to support healthy growth.
- Prepare buffer solutions used to extract protein from cotton leaves.
- Assist with plant selection, transplanting, plant placement, and daily plant care activities.
- Perform greenhouse maintenance tasks including water monitoring, cleaning, fertilizing, pruning, crossing, re-clipping, stringing plants, hanging harvest bags, harvesting, and trash removal.
- Work safely and efficiently in greenhouse and headhouse environments that may be hot and require standing for long periods.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour.
- Job Type: Contract/Temporary.
- Assignment Length: 12-month assignment to start, with potential to extend up to 24 months.
- Work Arrangement: 100% onsite in Memphis, TN.
- Screening Requirement: Drug screening required. No additional medical exams are required.
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Additional Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Support plant tissue sampling for DNA and protein testing.
- Plant and maintain engineered cotton plants in greenhouse conditions.
- Prepare buffer solutions and assist with protein extraction processes.
- Perform routine greenhouse care, plant maintenance, harvesting, and cleanup activities.
- Entry-level experience in greenhouse work, landscaping, horticulture, gardening, or related plant care is required.
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Botany, Biology, or a related life sciences field is preferred.
- Ability to work in a greenhouse and headhouse environment, including hot conditions.
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive hands-on plant care tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable supporting research-focused greenhouse operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Botany, Biology, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related life sciences field.
- Prior experience with plant sampling, greenhouse maintenance, horticulture operations, or agricultural research support.
- Familiarity with cotton plants, plant propagation, transplanting, pruning, harvesting, or controlled-environment growing conditions.
AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Scott
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA