Tissue Culture Processing Tech

Summary:

Work with your hands as part of a production team producing high quality in vitro plants for high quantity production of tissue culture plants. Use surgical tools in a laminar floor hood to cut small plants to specification and place into new containers.

Shift:

Monday-Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm. Fridays as needed during the busy season.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use surgical tools (primarily scalpel and forceps) to cut and stick plant tissue into media using proper aseptic technique
• Follow strict specifications for processing over 100 genus types
• Fill orders of various quantity in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean workstation
• Complete individual tasks to help maintain workflow and cleanliness of the lab facility
• Participate in daily stretches and team meetings
• Communicate effectively with coworkers
• Report to Team Lead with plant quality or process issues
• Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Team Lead and Director

Competencies:

• Safety: Understand and follow safety standards when handling chemicals, tools, and heat extensively
• Dexterity: Able to work quickly and precisely with small hand tools
• Able to sit and work alone for long periods of time
• Attention to Ergonomics
• Follows directions well
• Adaptability and open to learning
• Attention to detail

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety standards, SOP’s, processing specifications, and procedure manuals.