Greenhouse Technician

The role involves setting up, maintaining, and cleaning greenhouse areas while caring for plants used in research and development activities. You will use a spray chamber to test products on various plants and weeds, mix chemical formulas for laboratory activities, and prepare media and reagents for microbiological studies. Additionally, you will assist with R&D projects, lab work, and perform necessary administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and clean greenhouse areas.
• Care for plants used in R&D activities.
• Use a spray chamber for product testing on plants and weeds.
• Mix chemical formulas for lab activities and testing.
• Prepare media and reagents for microbiological studies.
• Assist with R&D projects and laboratory work.
• Collect and catalog greenhouse and laboratory data.

• Background in plant care, chemistry, or environmental science.
• Interest in aligning career goals with the company's work.

• Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
• Interest in obtaining a pesticide license.
• Knowledge in plant science, weed science, soil science, entomology, and microbial science.

The candidate will work in greenhouse, laboratory, and office areas. This is a 1st shift role, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The role involves collaboration with a team of three, a project manager, and a director. The candidate must be comfortable working with plants, handling chemical products, and conducting microbiological and entomology studies.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sharon, WI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Sharon,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.