Ohalo

Technician I – Plant Pathology & Genotype Sampling

Ohalo · Watsonville, CA

Posted 1 day ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
1 day
Ohalo's roles stay open a median of 54 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
55% of Ohalo's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Ohalo
high
9 stale, 0 reposted of 11 open
Hiring momentum
22 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-26

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Ohalo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Ohalo.

About this role

The Technician I role focuses on supporting plant pathology laboratory work and genotype sampling, with approximately 75% of the time dedicated to processing plant samples for HPLC analysis and 25% to genotype sampling. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate sample preparation and tracking, assisting with plant health testing, and ensuring compliance with biosecurity protocols. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
5/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 0–2 years of experience in a laboratory, agricultural, or related technical setting
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain sample prep quality while processing high sample volumes
  • Ability to follow precise, protocol-driven procedures and maintain accurate, organized records
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to track and manage large numbers of samples simultaneously
  • Comfort working in a laboratory environment as well as field and greenhouse settings

Nice to have

  • Coursework or degree in Plant Science, Biology, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field
  • Prior experience with HPLC or other analytical lab instrumentation
  • Familiarity with plant disease/pest identification and basic diagnostic techniques
  • Comfort with spreadsheets and following detailed, evolving protocols

Worth weighing

  • No visa sponsorship available
  • Pay range is $27/hr, which may vary by location and is based on various factors
  • Role involves both laboratory and fieldwork, which may not suit everyone

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Listed by Ohalo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-26. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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