We develop solutions to enhance global phosphorus use. Founded in April 2016 by Penn State graduates, Phospholutions has commercialized a patented technology called RhizoSorb to increase fertilizer efficiency.

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Enhancing global phosphorus use for more efficient and sustainable agriculture.

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<div> WE ARE MINDFUL, ORIGINAL, &amp; BOLD Phospholutions, Inc. is an award-winning and venture-backed agtech start-up company enhancing global phosphorus use. Phospholutions is experiencing exponential growth with the recent launch of their proprietary RhizoSorb® technology helping reduce the environmental impact of fertilizers and helping growers achieve more from their crop inputs. Headquartered in State College, PA, Phospholutions is growing their team to support the commercial launch of RhizoSorb® technology following multiple years of successful field trials, three decades of academic research, and backed by leading industry investors, with a Greenhouse Research Technician in State College, PA. If you are an experienced, self-motivated research professional seeking a new career opportunity executing day-to-day research and greenhouse tasks, passionate about improving nutrient use efficiency and sustainability, and have success planning and executing greenhouse trials, we highly encourage you to apply for this position! JOB OBJECTIVE   We value energy, passion, authenticity, creativity…and results! The individual hired for this position will assume ownership of and perform a diverse range of tasks, becoming an essential business partner to the Research &amp; Development (R&amp;D) team, helping to manage, implement, and achieve critical research and development objectives and strategies. The Greenhouse Research Technician serves as a liaison to internal colleagues regarding greenhouse studies/projects.   Among other responsibilities, this position provides research and development support by planning and executing greenhouse trials and studies evaluating raw materials, crop varieties, growing media, fertilizers, and/or growth conditions based on established protocols. The Greenhouse Research Technician is responsible for managing and maintaining greenhouse environment factors (i.e. temperature, humidity, light, etc.) and recommending improvements as needed, preparing, setting up and tearing down all materials and supplies for lab experiments and greenhouse trials, monitoring and identifying pests and diseases in the greenhouse and working with third-party greenhouse staff to implement pest and disease prevention measures and ensure smooth greenhouse operations. Work assignments are often performed with minimal direct supervision and often; therefore, the Greenhouse Research Technician must have the skills and abilities to manage greenhouse trials and carry out lab studies on a wide variety of raw materials. This role will manage data collection, record observations and experimental procedures, execute soil and tissue sampling while maintaining accurate records during and after experiments and trials. This position also performs other tasks to support the R&amp;D team and other staff, including, but not limited to organizing, maintaining, and managing small-scale laboratory and greenhouse equipment, supplies, chemical inventory, etc. This individual will report to our Technical Agronomist. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate core competencies in the following areas: <ul><li style="margin-left:8px;">This is a dual role spanning responsibilities between greenhouse and laboratory experiments/trials. Percentage expectations between the responsibilities are 80% greenhouse and 20% laboratory but may fluctuate based on the needs of the organization</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Strong knowledge of plant and soil science</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Develop a company specific scientific knowledge inventory of various materials and their impacts on phosphorus soil behavior </li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Capable of maintaining a high level of scientific integrity, laboratory and greenhouse safety </li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Demonstrated success prioritizing and managing work requests from multiple sources and in meeting deadlines; superior time management skills and attention to detail are essential</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Ability to exercise ethical, prudent judgment and problem-solving in the absence of direct supervision</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build strong working relationships with others, especially using digital, phone, and video technologies</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Ability to work independently, learn new skills quickly, and take initiative</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and assume personal ownership of R&amp;D activities and outcomes</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Strong verbal and written communication skills, including mastery of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and tone</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form </li></ul> EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE<ul><li style="margin-left:8px;">Associate’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Soil Science, Chemistry, Biology. Horticulture or related physical science field from an accredited university and 3 years of relevant work experience </li><li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify;">A high school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience</li></ul> MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS <ul><li style="margin-left:8px;">Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple work locations as needed</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Demonstrated experience with greenhouse experiment design and set up </li><li style="margin-left:8px;">“Day-1 Expert-level” proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Background checks (criminal/education/employment/reference/credit/DMV) will be performed; results must be satisfactory to the company. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;">If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures and other prescribed best practices/industry standards </li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Experience with computer programming is a plus but not required</li></ul>  WORK ENVIRONMENT &amp; PHYSICAL DEMANDS<ul><li style="margin-left:8px;">Must be able to lift 50 to 60 pounds as needed</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Frequent sitting, standing, moving forward/back/side-to-side, and working around greenhouse and laboratory equipment; where exposure to electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, sealants, solvents, and other compounds is possible</li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Ability to work in an area where pesticides are used</li></ul> DESIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS &amp; ABILITIES (THESE ARE A PLUS!) <ul><li style="margin-left:8px;">Basic analytical chemistry (qualitative and quantitative analysis) as well as spectrometry, spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, and microscopy is preferred </li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Experience with computer programming</li></ul>  LOCATION This position is located in State College, PA. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<ul><li style="margin-left:8px;">This is an IMMEDIATE opportunity, BUT we are looking for an awesome new team member, so the position will remain open until filled. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;">Our company utilizes E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. You can learn about this program by visiting the E-Verify <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities" style="color:#0000FF;text-decoration:underline;">website</a>. </li><li style="margin-left:8px;">The Company reserves the right to alter, change, modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice, or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only. </li></ul><div style="text-align:center;">* * *</div>Phospholutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.<div style="text-align:center;">* * *</div>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:jboney@phospholutions.com" style="color:#0000FF;text-decoration:underline;">jboney@phospholutions.com</a> and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. </div>

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