Tissue Culture and Fulfillment Technician

Job description We are hiring a Tissue Culture and Fulfillment Technician to help produce quality plants and learn the specialty processes used to fulfill orders. This mid-level role that combines routine laboratory and plant care tasks with supervised training in cultivar-specific production, quality monitoring, and work planning. You will build a foundation in micropropagation while developing the skills needed to support fulfillment and specialty production as your primary focus. Research and development support is assigned by the Lab Director as project needs arise. Reports to: Lab Director. The Operations Manager provides administrative and operational direction when the Lab Director is absent. Key Responsibilities Carry out assigned order fulfillment and specialty production work using approved cultivar-specific procedures, priorities, and quality standards. Build proficiency in tissue culture techniques through hands-on instruction, including training with the Lab Director in meristem excision and the progression of excised material through culture. Accept and manage eligible problem populations, document their response to care, and report concerns promptly to the Lab Director. As trained and authorized, help prepare weekly specialty work plans, coordinate and prioritize assignments with the Maintenance and Production Leads, and contribute to longer-term cultivar production timelines. As proficiency develops, demonstrate approved specialty methods to experienced technicians and serve as a resource for routine questions. Escalate issues beyond your training, established procedures, or delegated authority. Support R&D projects as directed by the Lab Director by collecting data, keeping project records, and contributing observations and ideas for experiments. Prepare media, stock solutions, and lab supplies; use approved autoclave cycles and handle sterilized materials correctly. Perform micropropagation while practicing aseptic technique in laminar flow hoods, at all times. Use all designated systems to record mother block activity, transfers, multiplication, specialty work, and other critical data. Wash culture vessels, tubes, trays, and equipment; keep workspaces clean and organized, and complete directed lab maintenance. Follow chemical handling and storage procedures, wear required PPE, and observe safe lifting, bending, and ladder practices. Follow protective clothing and entry/exit procedures to prevent carrying plant material or fungi on clothing, shoes, or hair. Communicate priorities and progress, participate in team meetings, and complete related assignments within your training as production and research needs change. Qualifications Degree in biology, plant science, horticulture, or a related subject is preferred. Extensive knowledge of plant anatomy and physiology. This position is suitable for candidates with 2-3 years of laboratory experience. Proficient with aseptic/sterile technique, micropropagation, and fulfillment workflows. Comfort working for extended periods in controlled, sterile settings and completing repetitive tasks accurately, consistently, and efficiently. Steady hand coordination and manual dexterity for handling delicate plant material. Good organization and time management, with the ability to work independently within your training and collaborate with a team. Dependability, punctuality, discretion with confidential information, and a commitment to company policies and applicable state cannabis regulations. Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic plant tissue culture, culture assessment, and laboratory recordkeeping. · Ability to interpret observations, follow controlled procedures, and explain the basis for a technical decision. Evidence of dependable coordination and direct, clear communication. A successful candidate will: Notices subtle differences in culture condition and check whether they require action. Verifies cultivar codes, line numbers, labels, dates, quantities, and instru…

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