Job Title- Greenhouse Technician

Work Location: Johnston, IA

Assignment Duration: 6 months

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

• Rotational weekend (approximately every 6th weekend) and holiday work required

Work Arrangement: On-site (greenhouse-based role)

Position Summary:

• The Controlled Environments Team seeks a motivated and responsible Greenhouse Technician to support research operations at our four-acre facility in Johnston, Iowa.

• In this role, you will contribute to the advancement of agricultural innovation by supporting daily greenhouse functions and research activities in a safe, professional, and compliant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be part of a dedicated crew that pollinates wheat in controlled environments.

• Perform daily plant care, including seeding, pollinating, transplanting, watering, harvesting, and seed handling for wheat and other crops.

• Collect and prepare plant tissue samples for laboratory analysis, maintaining sample integrity for large volumes.

• Assist with research experiments, data collection, and record-keeping.

• Maintain greenhouse sanitation by disposing of regulated material and waste appropriately.

Qualification & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant sciences, or a related field preferred.

• Two or more years of relevant experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.

• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to learn internal research software.

• Capability to perform repetitive tasks, stand or sit for extended periods, and lift at least 30 lbs.

• Comfort working in warm, humid greenhouse conditions with year-round pollen exposure.

• Willingness to work with common chemicals and adhere to all safety guidelines.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 20.00/hr.