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Laboratory Assistant
part-time•Macon
About this role
At BrightFarms, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the way leafy greens are grown. But we don’t just want to grow great tasting greens, we want them to do good as well: for the planet, for the health of people, and for the well-being of our employees.
Our passion for building the next generation of farming fuels our passion for nurturing our people. We give BrightFarmers the tools, training, support, and opportunities they need to do better for themselves and the world every day. Because when you do good for your people, they do good for the world.
BrightFarms. The Place to Grow.
Our Research & Development team is seeking a Laboratory Assistant who will help with data collection, shelf life testing, and other research experiments at BrightLabs.
Responsibilities:
- Researches with and supports the Director of Microbiology and the Hydroponic Ecologist to ensure that appropriate data is collected
- Work in BF Laboratory
- Maintain trials in bench hydroponic test systems
- Participates in shelf life testing of finished and R&D products
- Work on projects related to Pythium enumeration by PCR and culturing technologies.
- Participate in microbial monitoring of greenhouse samples.
- Familiarity with basic lab equipment such as balances, pH meters, centrifuges, and autoclaves.
- Familiarity working under aseptic conditions.
- Help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Qualifications and Education:
- BS in Biology/Biochemistry or related field or currently working towards degree or advanced degree
- Detail oriented and data driven
- Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member under limited supervision.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Power Point and Access Database knowledge beneficial)
Physical Requirements:
This position would require the ability to use hands/fingers, reaching with hands and arms, walking, standing, and sitting daily. Lifting to 25 pounds.
Ability to work at a microscope and in a tissue culture hood for a sustained period while maintaining aseptic materials.
Must be able to distinguish colors and have sense of taste and smell.
What you'll do
- The Laboratory Assistant will support the Director of Microbiology and the Hydroponic Ecologist in data collection and research experiments. Responsibilities include maintaining hydroponic test systems and participating in microbial monitoring and shelf life testing.
About BrightFarms Inc
BrightFarms grows local produce, nationwide. BrightFarms eliminates time, distance, and costs from the food supply chain by financing, building, and operating local greenhouse farms in partnership with supermarkets, cities, capital sources, and vendors. BrightFarms has created a scalable model for the future of sustainable, local farming, using far less energy, land, and water than long distance, centralized, and field grown agriculture. BrightFarms employs local, community farmers and makes pesticide-free produce accessible to all. Fast Company recognizes BrightFarms as “One of World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” and one of the “Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Food” in the world. For more information, please visit www.brightfarms.com.
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What does a Laboratory Assistant do at BrightFarms Inc?
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