Pathology Technologist

Job Title: Pathology Technologist

About the Role

This is an entry-level role focused on developing core laboratory skills, gaining proficiency in routine testing methods, and adhering to established laboratory safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for laboratory and greenhouse operations.
• Assist with basic routine seed health tests under close supervision.
• Perform basic computer work, including sample entry, data entry, data retrieval, and word processing.
• Prepare media, buffers, and other reagents for seed health activities.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of chemistry, math, and biology
• Willingness to learn
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 (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 (up to 50 lbs.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or related field.
• Experience in Plant Pathology, laboratory/controlled environment and/or greenhouse/field work desirable.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Monthly Wellness Stipend, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability Insurance.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) Program + Company Match, Profit Sharing Program, 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.