Tissue Culture Tech

The RoleThe purpose of this position is to assist the Tissue Culture Specialist with a variety of laboratory activities and operations including media preparations, sterilization of equipment, sterile technique of multiplying or initiating explants, and de-flasking, based on approved methods using an assortment of lab equipment and chemicals.Responsibilities·                Prepares media. Records/tracks media preparation notes in lab note book.Ensures orderly and environmentally correct storage of media, reagents, supplies, samples, and equipment.Records explant biotrack information into the appropriate quality and compliance systems.Records notes for work in lab note book.Sterilizes lab equipment and media using the autoclave and other cleaning.Takes cuttings and prepares cuttings for initiation.Must follow all applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines. This includes the safe and proper operation of any/all applicable machinery, instrumentation, and lab equipment.Understand and meet daily goals and work as part of a team to meet tissue culture schedule and objectives as defined by Tissue Culture Specialist.Conducts a variety of standardized tests and analyses, such as viral testing, in accordance with established methods and procedures while ensuring quality control and time constraints are met.Performs other duties as assigned.Working ConditionsWork involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).Qualifications·                Good communication skills, verbal and written, with co-workers and management.Practice good housekeeping habits throughout the facility with focus and personal contributions towards a clean and organized assigned work area at the end of the assigned shift.Flexibility and the ability to shift work schedule according to production needs.High degree of proficiency in excel and ability to take detailed notes on daily work.Basic lab safety and cultivation experience.Additional Requirements·                Must pass any and all required background checksMust be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industryMust possess valid driver's licenseMust be a minimum of 21 years of ageMust be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry