BCForward is looking for Laboratory Technician at Johnston, Iowa, 50131
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Johnston, Iowa, 50131
Duration: 12+ Months Contract Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday with rotational weekend work (every 6th weekend)
Pay Rate: $21/hr on W2 Bonus Structure: $500 paid after 6 months, $1,000 paid after 12 months (repeats annually)
Position Description:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Controlled Environments Team at our Johnston, Iowa research facility. As an Automation Sanitation Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the future of agriculture by ensuring the proper functioning of autonomous robots and maintaining cleanliness and order within our greenhouse and automation systems. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
As a part of our team, you'll help us solve global food challenges through innovation, technology, and a commitment to putting people first. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation systems and be an integral part of our mission to revolutionize agricultural practices.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and execute autonomous robot activities, ensuring smooth operation and monitoring workload throughout the day.
Perform routine sanitation tasks including grinding plant material, operating automated washers, and cleaning equipment and areas in and around automated headhouses and greenhouses.
Maintain a safe working environment by consistently using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues, documenting errors and corrections as needed.
Execute plant care tasks for various crops, following a set schedule for transplanting, pruning, tying, and discarding as necessary.
Participate in rotational weekend work approximately every 6th weekend, with compensatory days off as per the schedule.
Requirements:
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow standard operating procedures while ensuring personal safety and ergonomic practices.
Excellent communication skills, a self-motivated attitude, and a positive approach to work.
Ability to work independently and effectively manage assigned tasks.
Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles, including forklifts, trucks, and trailers.
Basic computer skills with experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and a willingness to learn and use internal research software.
Positive attitude towards working with robotic systems and technology.
Physical ability to sit/stand for extended periods, lift up to 30 pounds, and perform repetitive tasks in a warm, humid greenhouse environment with pollen present year-round.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.
Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 233695 when responding to this ad.
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