Pathology Technologist

JOB SUMMARY: This entry-level role focuses on developing core laboratory skills, gaining proficiency in routine testing methods, and adhering to established laboratory safety and quality standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide support for laboratory and greenhouse operations. * Assist with basic routine seed health tests under close supervision. * Perform basic computer work that may involve sample entry, data entry, data retrieval and word processing. * Prepare media, buffers, and other reagents used in seed health activities. * Assist with maintaining clean and organized work environment. * Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: * Good oral and written communication skills and good organizational skills. * Basic knowledge of chemistry, math, and biology. * Willingness to learn, and 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, and 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.  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND: * Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, biology, or related field * Experience in Plant Pathology, laboratory/controlled environment and/or greenhouse/field work desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * 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 and/or required (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 (50 lbs.). Benefits: Health & Wellness Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Monthly Wellness Stipend Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Disability Insurance (plans vary by location) Financial Benefits 401(k) Program + Company Match Profit Sharing Program (via 401(k) 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