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Intermediate
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About Inari...
Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.
Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.
We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!
Role Overview
We are seeking 3 highly motivated Greenhouse Assistants to support daily operations within our greenhouse and growth chamber facilities. This role is critical to ensuring cultivation of our crops and the success of our R&D and breeding programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plants, attention to detail and the ability to work in a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the daily care and maintenance of greenhouse plants, including, sowing, transplanting, irrigating, fertilizing, crossing, harvesting and disease and pest control.
- Monitor plant health and environmental conditions, and reporting any abnormalities.
- Assist in programming climate control and setting light and/or irrigation regimes of greenhouse compartments and growth chambers
- Support the setup and maintenance of experiments, including task registration, scanning, plant labelling and data collection.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of greenhouse spaces, tools and equipment.
- Assist in inventory management of supplies.
- Adhere to established protocols for plant health, safety and biosecurity.
Qualifications and Skills:
- High school or bachelor’s degree in plant science, horticulture, agriculture or related field.
- Previous experience working in greenhouses and/or growth chambers is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of plant care, growth cycles and common pests and diseases.
- Ability to work full-time with flexibility during the peak periods of planting, crossing or harvesting.
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity and eager to learn and continuously improve.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effectively communicate in Dutch and English.
- Basics in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and familiarity with relevant data management tools .
- Be in possession of a driver's license B; willing to drive a company van to the Greenhouse located in Nevele.
FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position.
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