Tissue Culture Lab Technician

Job Description:

Reports to: Chief Tissue Culture Officer, Segra International

Qualifications:

• 2+ years commercial agriculture experience with a positive attitude and vision for the future.
• Experience working in a lab will be an asset
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Prefer to have a bachelor’s degree in the related field

3) Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform standard Tissue Culture Laboratory work.
• Perform laboratory procedures following established protocols with a focus on quality data collection and documentation of results.
• Initiate explant material into Tissue Culture media following established protocols
• Perform routine transferring of sterile cultures following established protocols
• Maintain inventory, evaluate and report to the lab manager for any problems in the inventory immediately
• Interpret experimental results and be able to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Mixing plant Tissue Culture nutrient media and prepare and dispense autoclaved/sterile media following established protocols.
• QC of various Tissue Culture media, maintenance of documentation, sample preparation, inventory, and other laboratory duties.
• Able to communicate effectively both written and orally, and demonstrate a sense of timeliness

4) Work Context: Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged sitting and standing and some bending, reaching, stooping and stretching
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, lifting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions

5) Work Context: Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed in the lab rooms (indoor) however, occasionally may require to work in a indoor/outdoor climate-controlled greenhouse
• Work is subject to weather conditions, including rain and hot or cold temperatures

6) Location: Carpinteria, California

7) Remuneration: Starting with $20/h depending on qualification

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person