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RiceTec

Gene Editing Technician - Tissue Culture

Alvin, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

RiceTec

Gene Editing Technician - Tissue Culture

Alvin, TX · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

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 ...

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Gene Editing Technician - Tissue Culture

Gene Editing Technician - Tissue Culture

RiceTec

Alvin, TX • On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days 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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