What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Tissue Culture Lab Assistant position at Dusty Lane Plants LLC?
Dusty Lane Plants Tissue Culture lab assistant provides a critical role in creating high-quality plants. The goal of the lab assistant is to help us produce various plants that will then be transplanted from in-vitro to our greenhouse environment.
The lab technician will play a critical role in creating mediums to aid the lab technicians in developing in vitro plants. Applicant must be willing to primarily work weekends or nights if preferred. The lab technician will have the opportunity to learn our procedure for micropropagation of in vitro plants. This position has the potential to work other shifts during the week if desired.
No prior experience is needed in tissue culture - will provide on-site training to teach our standard operating procedures. Must be willing to learn & enjoy working in a scientific, technical type position. There is great attention to detail needed to excel in this position.
Responsibilities
· The Tissue Culture Assistant will follow the production methodology as laid out by lab manager
· The Tissue Culture Assistant has opportunity to learn the steps of micropropagating in vitro plants, as desired
· Work in the Tissue Culture Laboratory and use sterile technique to develop mediums
· Follow SOP’s to ensure lab protocols are being carefully followed to avoid contamination
· This will involve strictly following SOP's; employing sterile techniques; record production data; maintain a clean and sterile work environment; monitor use of lab supplies; and other maintenance duties as directed
Qualifications
· Detail oriented
· Ability to follow instructions to create medium
· Organized
· Time management
· Delicate, up-close work with small lab tools & looking through a microscope
· Ability to sit for long periods of time
· Ability to work inside & by one-self once training is completed
· Ability to work with others for training
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20