Job description

Job Description:

Research Assistant Will be responsible for executing methodologies for plant tissue culture and micro propagation cloning activities. Primary Responsibilities • Perform tissue culture and micro propagation methodologies for mass scale clone production. • Help execute cultivation methods for efficient, high-throughout propagation. • Maintenance of glassware and of culture media stock for production. • Familiarity with autoclaves, centrifuge, incubator, laminar flow hood, analytical balances. • Operation of laboratory equipment in a safe manner. • Assure cleanliness of glassware, plastic ware, and other supplies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualification Bachelor degree in Plant Science or related field.

Experience/Skills:

Desired skill • Excellent listening skills, ability to follow protocols, willingness to learn new skills, and detail oriented. • Experience producing clones in commercial nursery. • Prior experience with sterile technique and maintaining plant tissue culture. • Working familiarity with the maintenance and archiving of laboratory documents, SOP’s including electronic record keeping, and electronic inventory management. • Must have excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. • Must be able to perform delicate work with small hand tools for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

Qualification Bachelor degree in Plant Science or related field. Experience • 1-2 years’ experience with plant tissue culture, nursery production, plant propagation, a sterile laboratory setting or some combination thereof is strongly preferred. • Sets up, operates and maintains laboratory equipment and apparatus. Modifies equipment according to experiments specification and requirements. • Optimization of plant production techniques / protocols and maintenance of general laboratory cleanliness, organization and safety. • Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.