Laboratory Technician

Position: Lab Technician I 

Location: Aptos, CA

Type: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity: 

Ohalo Genetics is seeking a highly motivated technician to work in the area of micropropagation and plant tissue culture. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, enthusiastic about hands-on work, and responsible. Prior experience in a sterile work environment, plant breeding or plant tissue culture laboratory is a plus, but is not required. The Lab Technician will assist in specific duties to ensure the overall success of the plant tissue culture laboratory. This role will involve additional responsibilities related to lab operations, plant inventory maintenance, and process development. This role is not limited to only lab work, and offers opportunities to contribute to various aspects of our lab's growth.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

• Micropropagation and meristem isolation 
• Routine transfer of plant cells or plant tissue cultures materials within communicated specifications and quality standards
• Media preparation and dispensing in accordance with established specifications
• Labeling culture vessels
• Autoclaving
• Cleaning lab materials and lab equipment
• Ensures the safe keeping of propriety varieties and confidential information
• Follows company policies and practices while representing Ohalo in an ethical and businesslike manner in all interactions with employees and external parties
• Performs other duties as assigned by Lab Leadership Team

Candidate Profile: 

• Candidates should enjoy working with plants!
• Relevant work experience in plant tissue culture is a plus, but on the job training will be offered to otherwise qualified candidates
• Must be detail-oriented, good at keeping record of activities and generally well-organized and self-motivated
• Ability to take a proactive approach to routine tasks
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to ask clarifying questions
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with multiple departments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on intermittent basis and possess the ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Candidate must prioritize safety

Below is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience, education, skillset, and other relevant qualifications. This range is for the Aptos, California location and may be adjusted to the labor market in other geographic areas.

Anticipated Compensation: $26/hr

About Ohalo: 

Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.

Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. 

No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. 

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