Tissue Culture Lab Technician (part-time, entry level)

Tissue Culture Lab Technician (part-time, entry level)

25 Nov 2024
California, Monterey bay, 93940 Monterey bay USA

Tissue Culture Lab Technician (part-time, entry level)

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1) Reports to: Lab Manager

2) Qualifications:

a. 2+ years commercial agriculture experience with a positive attitude and vision for the future.

b. Experience working in a lab will be an asset

c. Must be 21 years of age or older

d. Prefer to have a bachelor’s degree in the related field

3) Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform standard tissue culture laboratory work.

2. Perform laboratory procedures following established protocols with a focus on quality data collection and documentation of results.

3. Initiate explant material into tissue culture media following established protocols

4. Perform routine transferring of sterile cultures following established protocols

5. Maintain inventory, evaluate and report to the lab manager for any problems in the inventory immediately

6. Interpret experimental results and be able to troubleshoot technical issues.

7. Mixing plant tissue culture nutrient media and prepare and dispense autoclaved/sterile media following established protocols.

8. QC of various tissue culture media, maintenance of documentation, sample preparation, inventory, and other laboratory duties.

9. Interpret experimental results and be able to troubleshoot technical issues

10. Able to communicate effectively both written and orally, and demonstrate a sense of timeliness

4) Work Context: Physical Requirements

1. Requires prolonged sitting and standing and some bending, reaching, stooping and stretching

2. 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

1. Work is generally performed in the lab rooms (indoor) however, occasionally may require to work in a indoor/outdoor climate-controlled greenhouse

2. Work is subject to weather conditions, including rain and hot or cold temperatures

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