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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 ... Laboratory Best Practices skills. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements The physical demands ...

LIVEHAPPY

Director of Compliance

Cathedral City, CA

$100K - $120K/yr

Ensure tissue culture laboratory operations comply with applicable nursery, propagation, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. * Oversee genetic lineage tracking, mother-stock provenance ...

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY INC

Laboratory Custodian

Lowell, OR · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The Laboratory Custodian plays a critical role in maintaining all areas of the Tissue Culture Laboratory clean and free of potential contaminants. The laboratory custodian is responsible for daily ...

ASR Group

Tissue Culture Lab Laborer

Belle Glade, FL

Glassware washing and cleaning laboratory areas. * Assist with culture media preparation and sterilization * Collaborate with team members to complete tasks efficiently * Follow safety protocols and ...

ASR Group

Tissue Culture Lab Laborer

Belle Glade, FL · On-site

Glassware washing and cleaning laboratory areas. * Assist with culture media preparation and sterilization * Collaborate with team members to complete tasks efficiently * Follow safety protocols and ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for tissue culture laboratory in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tissue Culture Laboratory vs Plant Propagation Technician?

AspectTissue Culture LaboratoryPlant Propagation Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in biology, biotechnology, or related fieldOften requires a high school diploma or associate degree, with some technical training
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting with sterile conditionsGreenhouse or nursery environment, working outdoors or in controlled facilities
Industry UsageUsed in research, biotech, and pharmaceutical industriesCommon in horticulture, agriculture, and commercial plant production
Job FocusDeveloping and maintaining tissue cultures for research or productionPropagating plants through cuttings, seeds, or tissue culture for commercial sale

While both roles involve plant cultivation, a Tissue Culture Laboratory focuses on sterile, laboratory-based tissue culture techniques for research or biotech purposes. In contrast, a Plant Propagation Technician primarily works in greenhouses or nurseries, focusing on growing and multiplying plants for commercial distribution.

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Infographic showing various Tissue Culture Laboratory job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,516 per year, or $25.2 per hour.
Gene Editing Technician - Tissue Culture

Gene Editing Technician - Tissue Culture

RiceTec

Alvin, TX

$14.50 - $18/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 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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