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Help Wanted: Production Assistant / Mycology Lab Worker

Guided By Mushrooms is a worker-owned and operated mushroom farm in Dayton, Ohio. We service grocery stores, restaurants, and chefs across the region with the finest locally grown gourmet and medicinal mushrooms.

We are seeking a Production Assistant / Mycology Lab Worker for the upcoming summer to join our small but passionate team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mushroom cultivation while contributing to a supportive, mission-driven workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

  • Position Title: Production Assistant / Mycology Lab Worker
  • Location: 278 East Main Street, New Lebanon, OH 45345
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Schedule Expectations: 40 hours weekly
  • Reports To: General Manager
  • Start Date: Immediately upon hire
  • Compensation: $15-18/hour + profit bonuses
  • Benefits: Two paid weeks of vacation per year (for full-time employees)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Assistant / Mycology Lab Worker will support mushroom cultivation and production operations, including:

  • Processing mushrooms for distribution to customers and markets.
  • Assisting in pouring mushroom bags using the automated bagging machine.
  • Loading and unloading mushroom bags into and out of sterilization equipment.
  • Working in the clean lab inoculating substrate for mushroom production.
  • Cleaning work areas and performing other production duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates the following:

  • Familiarity with mushroom cultivation processes (preferred, not required).
  • Ability to work on your feet and lift up to 50 lbs when needed.
  • Attention to detail in a clean lab environment.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt in a farm production setting.
  • Problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically with a scientific mindset.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive hourly pay at $18/hour plus profit bonuses.
  • Two paid weeks of vacation per year (for full-time team members).
  • Opportunities to grow your skills in mycology and gourmet mushroom farming.
  • A supportive and mission-driven work environment.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are excited about working with gourmet mushrooms and want to join a local Ohio farm making a real impact in the world of medicinal and culinary mushrooms, we want to hear from you.

  • Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

If you are excited about working with gourmet mushrooms and want to join a local Ohio farm making a real impact in the world of medicinal and culinary mushrooms, we want to hear from you. Fill out the job application below to begin.

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