Laboratory Technician - Media Preparation

About the role

The Media Preparation Technician will play a critical role making high-quality plant growth media for Ball Helix’s high-throughput tissue culture lab. Important aspects of this role include excellent organization skills, flexibility, and the ability to thrive in an efficient, highly interactive, goal-oriented team environment, and leading with minimal daily supervision. As a team member of Ball Helix, you will work to support plant cell and tissue culture activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plant tissue culture media following provided protocols to ensure the consistent production of high-quality plant media, including fluency in using the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Perform general lab duties including cleaning glassware, autoclaving, and maintaining laboratory equipment to maintain the continuous operation of a high-throughput media production laboratory.
• Recommend and enable measures and changes to improve production, equipment, product quality, and working conditions to increase quality and throughput.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in the Media Lab to ensure continuous operation.
• Record details of the media preparation process as required to ensure consistent production of high-quality plant media.

Requirements

• Associate degree or BSc in a relevant field preferred.
• Previous experience in a plant research or tissue culture lab, or manufacturing/production role is preferred.
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Well organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to focus on meeting the needs of internal customers.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $20-$22

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan.
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays.
• Tuition assistance.
• An onsite subsidized café overlooking 30 acres of renowned gardens and restored natural areas.