Tissue Culture Lab Technician (1st Shift)

Ohalo • South San Francisco, CA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Ohalo Genetics is seeking a highly motivated technician to work in the area of micropropagation and plant tissue culture. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, enthusiastic about hands-on work, and responsible. Prior experience in a sterile work environment, plant breeding or plant tissue culture laboratory is a plus, but is not required. The Lab Technician will assist in specific duties to ensure the overall success of the plant tissue culture laboratory. This role will involve additional responsibilities related to lab operations, plant inventory maintenance, and process development. This role is not limited to only lab work, and offers opportunities to contribute to various aspects of our lab's growth.

Requirements

• Candidates should enjoy working with plants!
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a sterile work environment, plant breeding or plant tissue culture laboratory is a plus, but is not required.
• Relevant work experience in plant tissue culture is a plus, but on the job training will be offered to otherwise qualified candidates

Responsibilities

• 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
• Labeling 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

Benefits

• Ohalo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
• Ohalo is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed