Greenhouse Technician Job at Avalo, Inc., Durham, NC

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  • Avalo, Inc.
  • Durham, NC

Job Description

Greenhouse Technician

 

Company : Avalo, Inc 
Location : Durham North Carolina | In greenhouse & office position with occasional weekend work
Compensation : $55,000 - $70,000 annual salary plus benefits 

 

About Avalo: 

Avalo is a sustainable crop development company using AI to accelerate gene discovery and crop breeding. Our collaborations span across major row crops and understudied systems to create a new kind of crop breeding company. We’re a fast-growing, dedicated group of scientists, gardeners, and engineers all rolled into one, and we’re looking for people passionate about linking science and practice to create the next generation of crops. 

About this opportunity: 

We are looking for a Greenhouse Technician to perform a variety of greenhouse and field tasks in supporting our greenhouse and field operations. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in plant biology, hands-on greenhouse experience, and familiarity with plant crossing techniques. We are looking for someone who is independent, proactive, and results-driven, ready to take ownership of daily greenhouse and field tasks and contribute to our mission of advancing plant research and breeding. 

What we’re looking for: 

  • Conduct daily greenhouse tasks, including planting, watering, fertilizing, and monitoring plant health.
  • Perform plant crossing and pollination, or be willing to learn plant breeding techniques.
  • Maintain greenhouse equipment, ensure environmental conditions are optimal, and troubleshoot any issues.
  • Collect, record, and analyze plant data for research and breeding programs.
  • Assist with organizing and executing greenhouse experiments.
  • Occasionally travel to field sites to support plant research activities.
  • Work independently to complete assigned tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization.
  • Enthusiasm to be a part of Avalo’s mission
 

Required Skills : 

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Plant Biology, Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field.
  • Hands-on greenhouse experience in a research, agricultural, or commercial setting.
  • Exposure to plant breeding and crossing techniques (preferred, but not required).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to lift and move materials related to greenhouse work.
  • Highly motivated and tenacious, self-starter who can work independently and proactively and is able to assimilate new information quickly in a fast-moving start-up environment
  • Ability to organize among competing priorities and to transition efficiently to new and emerging priorities without mishandling or failing to deliver
  • Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including occasional field travel.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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