Agronomy Technician

Description

At iBio, we’re growing tomorrow’s biologics with our FastPharming® System for high-quality, eco-friendly production of recombinant proteins using plants. At our 130,000 square foot manufacturing facility and headquarters in Bryan, Texas, we combine vertical farming, automated hydroponics, and molecular biology to produce therapeutics, vaccines and products for life science research and bioprocessing. We’re putting these capabilities to work for our clients via our array of contract development and manufacturing services, as well as deploying them for the advancement of our own pipeline of therapeutics, vaccines, and products for research & bioprocessing applications. We’ve recently expanded our footprint to San Diego where our early-stage drug discovery team is pioneering the next generation of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of cancers, as well as fibrotic and infectious diseases.

Just imagine what we can do together! We know extraordinary things happen when individual talent, technology, and a great mission cross paths: the opportunity to create an outstanding team and a world-class company. We are looking to hire exceptional people who have demonstrated track records of success to continue to build a leading biotechnology and development services organization.

Apply now for our Agronomy Technician position and help bring the power of plants to the biopharmaceutical industry!

MISSION OF THE POSITION

The Agronomy Technician performs a variety of hydroponic plant production tasks and experiments. This position works with the Agronomy team to manage and maintain a healthy plant lifecycle and partners with manufacturing to ensure alignment.

WORK LOCATION

The Agronomy Technician role is located is Bryan, Texas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce hydroponic plant materials under controlled conditions in the Pilot Production Resource
• Seed, transplant, and manage plant lifecycle in pre-infiltration and post-infiltration environments
• Assist with managing seed stock and seed bank
• Maintain nutrient solution by preparing nutrient stocks and sample nutrient solution for proper fertility and pH levels
• Directly monitor and maintain irrigation delivery system, including but not limited to plumbing, pumps, irrigation controllers, valves, emitters and make repairs as needed
• Perform tasks related to disease and pest prevention such as monitoring, sanitization, and data collection
• Handle the disposal of pilot plant production waste materials, including BSL-1 waste, from genetically modified plant materials
• May perform support function for agronomy lead, adherence to standard operating procedures, batch record, and good documentation practices
• Assist the Production team in manufacturing activities as necessary

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to learn new techniques/skills in proficiency
• Working knowledge of hydroponics and plant nutrition and growth needs
• Must be skilled in keeping excellent scientific records, cGMP experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently; creative problem-solving is a plus

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant greenhouse/ plant production experience; or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of four (4) years relevant greenhouse/plant production experience
• Experience in automation, particularly greenhouse automation technologies is a plus
• Experience and ability to work in warm, humid conditions

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 979-446-0266
Email: bridget.mapes@ibioinc.com

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