Production Intern - R&D
About The Position
The Laboratory and Plant Breeding Intern will be responsible for collecting, organizing, and processing plant tissue samples from seed lots which have been subjected to polyploidy-inducing treatments. Using a QuantaCyte flow cytometer, this individual will generate and record data in Excel. A portion of their time in the lab may also be spent preparing tissue culture media, performing micropropagation, and other laboratory-related tasks. In addition to flow cytometry, the Laboratory and Plant Breeding Intern will spend equal time performing plant breeding tasks, including but not limited to: hand-pollinations, pollen collection, and application of polyploidy-inducing treatments to germinating seedlings.
Requirements
- Pursuing an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a plant science-related field or have 1-2 years or related work experience.
- Must be able to follow written instructions for laboratory procedures (SOPs).
- Must possess a high attention to detail as well as proficiency in operating basic laboratory tools such as digital scales and pipettes.
- Strong computer skills are required for data entry into Excel and navigation of CyPad programming.
- Must possess the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move 20 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, hard-working, and passionate about plant research and breeding.
Responsibilities
- Collect plant tissue samples in the greenhouse/field
- Process plant tissue samples according to pre-established SOPs
- Generate and record flow cytometry data
- Distinguish between conclusive and inconclusive results by evaluating histograms
- Make tissue culture media by following recipes
- Perform micropropagation of tissue cultures
- Clean and organize glassware
- Harvest and process pollen
- Execute manual pollinations
- Collect and clean seeds
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Employee Handbook
- Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Safety Handbook.
Benefits
- Subject to new hire waiting period. Including but not limited to health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
