Title Plant Tissue Culture Lab Technician

As a Plant Tissue Culture Technician specializing in Laminar Room Plant Inoculation, you will be responsible for taking clippings from plants and cultivating them on agar media in sterile containers within a laminar flow hood. Your expertise in micropropagation will be crucial in ensuring the successful growth of plant cultures while preventing contamination from bacteria or fungi. It will be your duty to meticulously screen tissue culture bottles for any bacterial or fungal infections to maintain the integrity of the plant cultures. With a minimum of 3 years of experience in a plant tissue culture lab, specifically working in a laminar room for plant inoculation, you will play a vital role in maintaining an inventory of chemicals, media, and stock solutions, as well as safely disposing of chemical and biological waste. Your responsibilities may also include ordering necessary supplies and reagents, keeping detailed records of all orders, and recognizing symptoms of plant diseases and contaminations in the growth room. Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is crucial in your role, along with meticulous record-keeping and data collection. You will be expected to enter data into spreadsheets, analyze the results, and understand the importance of traceability and logistics in plant tissue culture. Additionally, your involvement in planting, maintaining, and evaluating plants for disease resistance and other traits will be essential. Experience with greenhouses and indoor growing operations will be advantageous for certain positions, as you may be required to work as part of a team. A positive attitude and effective communication skills with team members are highly desirable attributes in this role. Qualifications for this position include a background in horticulture, plant biology, and genetics. The expected salary will be in alignment with industry standards, and immediate availability for joining is a requirement for this role.,