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RiceTec

Gene Editing Technician - Tissue Culture

Alvin, TX

$14.50 - $18/hr

Maintain operational excellence through quality management and good housekeeping. Basic record keeping including tracking project progress. QUALIFICATIONS Plant Tissue Culture experience Experience ...

RiceTec

Gene Editing Technician - Tissue Culture

Alvin, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Maintain operational excellence through quality management and good housekeeping. Basic record keeping including tracking project progress. QUALIFICATIONS Plant Tissue Culture experience Experience ...

Archer Daniels Midland

$19 - $25.25/hr

You will be heavily involved in the management and running of a small research and development plant tissue culture lab. Duties Include: * Prepare plant tissue culture and microbiological media

BioPhase Solutions

Research Assistant

San Diego, CA

$21 - $25/hr

Perform day-to-day plant cell and tissue culture activities to support the cell biology production ... Utilize laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and assist with database development and ...

Syngenta

Applied Double Haploid Scientist

Nampa, ID

Expertise in plant tissue culture, plant regeneration, and growth management across lab, greenhouse, and field environments. * Practical experience with aseptic techniques, plant dissection, media ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for plant tissue culture manager in the United States is $116,420.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,000.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Plant Tissue Culture Manager oversees the production and propagation of plant tissues in a laboratory setting. They manage tissue culture processes, maintain sterile conditions, and ensure high-quality plantlets for research or commercial use. Their role includes supervising lab staff, optimizing protocols, troubleshooting contamination issues, and coordinating with other departments. This position requires expertise in plant biology, microbiology, and aseptic techniques.

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A Plant Tissue Culture Manager oversees daily laboratory operations, ensuring that plant tissue culture protocols are strictly followed for optimal growth and propagation. They supervise and train lab technicians, monitor the cleanliness and maintenance of equipment, and maintain detailed production records. The role often requires troubleshooting growth issues, implementing process improvements, and coordinating with research, greenhouse, or production teams. Managers also ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, making their work integral to consistent, large-scale production of high-quality plants.

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To thrive as a Plant Tissue Culture Manager, you need expertise in plant biology, aseptic techniques, and micropropagation, usually supported by a degree in horticulture, botany, or a related field. Experience with laboratory equipment, plant growth chambers, and compliance standards, as well as certifications in laboratory safety or quality management systems, are commonly required. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective team management are important soft skills for this role. These qualities ensure successful laboratory operations, high-quality plant production, and a productive, safe work environment.

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Gene Editing Technician - Tissue Culture

RiceTec

Alvin, TX

$14.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 hours ago

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in advancing gene-editing through plant tissue culture and transformation

Conduct plant tissue culture work under the supervision of the Gene-editing Scientist.  Support and monitor tissue culture growth chambers, plantlet and seedling development, transplanting, seed/ tissue harvest, grinding tissue samples, tissue culture media prep and other greenhouse activities.  Work independently using aseptic technique in a laminar flow hood. Assist with tissue transformation.

Assist with General Lab Maintenance and record keeping

General laboratory maintenance including cleaning and preparing lab equipment and supplies.

Operate in a culture of safety, promoting and following all safety guidelines. Maintain operational excellence through quality management and good housekeeping.  Basic record keeping including tracking project progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

Plant Tissue Culture experience

Experience working in a molecular biology or tissue culture laboratory.

Hands-on experience with plant tissue culture techniques in plants.

Aseptic Lab Technique Experience

Experience with aseptic laboratory techniques and/or working within Laminar flow hoods.  Plant specific experience not required.

EDUCATION 

High school diploma/ GED

Work, Communication, and Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and record keeping skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Access).

Very organized with a strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Laboratory Best Practices skills.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Expected to perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this role with or without reasonable accommodation within the described work environment.

  • Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking level and unleveled surfaces for periodic periods throughout the day including flooded rice fields. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. Must be able to lift 50-pound bag of seed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work and training locations may include office and warehouse environments.  May also include dry, muddy, or flooded fields, and other outside environmental situations including extreme heat/cold, rainy, or sunny conditions.

RiceTec, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

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