We know of 1 jobs at Terminus Bio as of May 2024, including roles such as Laboratory Technician - Plant Tissue Culture.
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About us
The Terminus Bio mission is to provide innovative biotechnical services for hemp and cannabis nurseries, producers, and tissue culture laboratories. Cannabis agriculture is an emerging industry with unique demands and even more unique plants. It’s our goal to provide solutions that meet those unique goals.
Position Overview
The Repository Technician will be responsible for completing daily laboratory tasks that are essential to the hemp tissue culture repository operations as assigned by the Laboratory Manager. These tasks include: media preparation, plant culture induction, subcultures, sample management, performing genetic analysis, culture health assessment, general cleaning, accurate experiment notation, and in some cases, training of laboratory interns. The Repository Technician will work closely with the Repository Manager and Repository Team to ensure all goals are met, all protocols and equipment in the laboratory are functioning properly, and the laboratory remains clean. The laboratory technician will also be encouraged to actively participate and conduct independent and guided research as it relates to the company's R&D goals.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Ensure that media is prepared precisely and appropriately stored. Follow internal QC and logging procedures to ensure accuracy of processes, formulations, labels, etc.
- Perform essential in vitro culturing tasks, such as explant induction, subculturing of stock materials, and any other tasks assigned by the Repository Manager.
- Follow the plant production schedule established by the Repository Manager to ensure client needs are met in a timely manner.
- Maintain strict cleanliness, sterility, and organization of tissue culture laboratory areas.
- Follow lab entry/exit protocols and PPE standards.
- Keep efficient and accurate laboratory notes and records for reporting, analysis of performance, and compliance purposes.
- Strict adherence and maintenance of records in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Adhere to sterile technique protocols when working on laminar flow benches.
- Display highly effective organization and ability to maintain laboratory physical/digital records and documents.
- Perform maintenance, cleaning, storage, and sterilization of surgical tools, culture vessels, and other reusable laboratory equipment.
Communication
- Work effectively with the Repository Manager to ensure proper functioning and cleanliness of the facility.
- Efficient communication with other laboratory staff through standard communication and laboratory best practices.
- Illustrate a clear understanding of the chain of command to address and escalate issues within the lab to the Repository Manager.
Compliance
- Operate in compliance of laboratory operations with all local, state and federal regulations including those determined by MDAR and OSHA.
- Follow internal LIMS methods to ensure that all tasks are recorded.
Work Environment
The successful candidate will be expected to perform duties in a well-defined, cleanroom laboratory environment with some guidance from the Repository Manager. The Technician should be comfortable adhering to strict PPE protocols as they move throughout the facility to ensure sufficient cleanliness of sterile areas. The Repository Technician will be encouraged to define, explore, and investigate improvements to existing laboratory workflows and products as time allows from main duties. The Repository Technician will also be encouraged to assist the Repository Manager in developing new ideas and insights surrounding scientific advancement and workflow improvement, as well as conduct their own experiments, as time allows.
Supervision
- Works under the direct supervision of the Repository Manager
Working Conditions
- Able to use a computer, hand tools, and/or laboratory equipment while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Able to lift and move up to 30 pounds frequently.
- Comfortable working in sterile Laminar Air Flow hood and clean environments.
Job Qualifications
Work Experience and Knowledge
- One to three years of prior experience in a related industry or work environment.
- Preferred exposure to aseptic workflows, clean work environments, or sterile technique.
- Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and Google Drive.
- Organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail and cleanliness.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a distributed team of managers and associates.
Education
- BS degree in biology, horticulture, agriculture, or a related field preferred.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
To Apply: Please submit a 1) Cover letter 2) Resume and 3) Professional References
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
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