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
  1. Maintain trials in bench hydroponic test systems
  2. Participates in shelf life testing of finished and R&D products
  3. Work on projects related to Pythium enumeration by PCR and culturing technologies.
  4. Participate in microbial monitoring of greenhouse samples.
  5. Familiarity with basic lab equipment such as balances, pH meters, centrifuges, and autoclaves.
  6. Familiarity working under aseptic conditions.
  7. 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.