What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tissue Culture Lab Technician position at Ohalo Genetics?
Position: Tissue Culture Lab Technician
Reports to: Tissue Culture Lab Manager
Location: Aptos, CA
Type: Full time
The Opportunity:
Ohalo Genetics is seeking highly motivated technicians to work in the area of micropropagation and plant tissue culture. The successful candidates will be detail-oriented, enthusiastic about hands-on work, and responsible. Prior experience in a plant breeding or plant tissue culture laboratory is a plus, but is not required. The Lab Technicians will assist in specific duties to ensure the overall success of the plant tissue culture laboratory.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Micropropagation and meristem isolation
- Routine transfer of plant cells or plant tissue cultures materials within communicated specifications and quality standards
- Media preparation and dispensing in accordance with established specifications
- Labelling culture vessels
- Autoclaving
- Cleaning lab materials and lab equipment
- Ensures the safe keeping of propriety varieties and confidential information
- Follows company policies and practices while representing Ohalo in an ethical and businesslike manner in all interactions with employees and external parties
- Performs other duties as assigned by Lab Leadership Team
Candidate Profile:
Candidates should enjoy working with plants!
- Relevant work experience in plant tissue culture is a plus, but on the job training will be offered to otherwise qualified candidates
- Must be detail-oriented, good at keeping record of activities and generally well-organized and self-motivated
- Ability to take a proactive approach to routine tasks
- Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to ask clarifying questions
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with multiple departments
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on intermittent basis and possess the ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Candidate must prioritize safety
About Ohalo Genetics:
Ohalo is using an evolutionary lens to reimagine the art and science of plant breeding. We seek to transform breeding and production systems with a goal of helping to sustainably support the world’s growing population.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location