Ball Horticultural Company

Assistant Scientist

Ball Horticultural Company  •  $46k - $58k/yr  •  Guadalupe, CA (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

· Receive daily instruction from Helix scientists to perform standard established laboratory procedures

· Work independently to follow standard established laboratory procedures

· Perform experiments under the supervision of Helix scientists

· Enter and record data derived from research experiments

· Daily lab upkeep including proper care and use of laboratory equipment

· Follow all mandated laboratory safety and quality protocols

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in plant science or in an area of biology with some plant science laboratory experience

· Basic knowledge of standard biology laboratory procedures

· Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

· Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, in a multi-cultural setting

· Must be self-motivated, reliable, and efficient

· Proficient in basic computer skills (MS Word and Excel) for reporting and database entry.

· A minimum of 2 years laboratory experience through coursework and/or job experience. Industry experience preferred

Our Promise to you

We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

  • Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
  • Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
Ball Horticultural Company

About Ball Horticultural Company

From our beginnings as a wholesale cut flower operation started by George J. Ball in 1905, Ball Horticultural Company has grown into a leader in all facets of horticulture, supplying inputs to horticultural producers around the world. Our global family of breeders, research and development teams, seed and vegetative producers, and distribution companies has a strong presence on six continents in 17 countries.

We’re proud that thousands of our varieties are making history in the world of gardening. Among these are Wave® spreading petunias, Cool Wave® spreading pansies, Sombrero and ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ Echinacea, Flutterby Buddleia, BOOST high-nutrition vegetables, Black Velvet petunias, Fiesta double impatiens, and Divine New Guinea impatiens. In addition, Ball also contributes notable varieties to the cut flower, potted flowering plant, and foliage plant segments of the horticulture industry.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
West Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
Unknown
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