Tissue Culture Lab Technician

Job title: Lab Technician Report to

Lab Manager Salary:

$26•28 hour

Key Responsibilities:

Aseptic Propagation:

Using flow hoods and specialized tools to cut and transfer plant materials into new, sterile media containers.

Media Preparation:

Preparing nutrient-rich growth media, including weighing chemicals, adjusting pH levels, and sterilizing them in an autoclave.

Contamination Monitoring:

Inspecting cultures frequently for infections (fungal or bacterial) and removing contaminated samples immediately.

Maintenance:

Cleaning, autoclaving tools, and maintaining a strict, cleanroom environment.

Documentation:

Recording data on plant growth, contamination rates, and inventory in databases.

Required Skills and Qualifications Technique:

Strong proficiency in aseptic/sterile techniques is paramount. Attention to

Detail:

Ability to spot tiny contaminants or irregularities in plant tissues.

Physical Stamina:

Capacity for repetitive motion and sitting for extended periods.

Education:

A degree in horticulture, biology, or botany is often preferred, no experience required, 1-2 years' experience with plant tissue culture, is preferred.

Typical Working Environment Setting:

Controlled laboratory environments or cleanrooms.

Tools:

Laminar flow hoods, microscopes, autoclaves, and autoclaved hand tools (forceps, scissors).

Physical Requirements:

Long periods of sitting, fine manipulation of small tissues, and occasional lifting up to 30 pounds. Tissue Culture Lab Technician

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Lab Manager Salary:

$26•28 hour

Key Responsibilities:

Aseptic Propagation:

Using flow hoods and specialized tools to cut and transfer plant materials into new, sterile media containers.

Media Preparation:

Preparing nutrient-rich growth media, including weighing chemicals, adjusting pH levels, and sterilizing them in an autoclave.

Contamination Monitoring:

Inspecting cultures frequently for infections (fungal or bacterial) and removing contaminated samples immediately.

Maintenance:

Cleaning, autoclaving tools, and maintaining a strict, cleanroom environment.

Documentation:

Recording data on plant growth, contamination rates, and inventory in databases.

Required Skills and Qualifications Technique:

Strong proficiency in aseptic/sterile techniques is paramount. Attention to

Detail:

Ability to spot tiny contaminants or irregularities in plant tissues.

Physical Stamina:

Capacity for repetitive motion and sitting for extended periods.

Education:

A degree in horticulture, biology, or botany is often preferred, no experience required, 1-2 years' experience with plant tissue culture, is preferred.

Typical Working Environment Setting:

Controlled laboratory environments or cleanrooms.

Tools:

Laminar flow hoods, microscopes, autoclaves, and autoclaved hand tools (forceps, scissors).

Physical Requirements:

Long periods of sitting, fine manipulation of small tissues, and occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.