Lab Technician

Description

Purpose: The Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in the supply of high quality TC plants that are used in vegetative cutting production, seed production and off-shore TC production. This position will also be actively involved in the execution of the laboratory's sustainability program. Important aspects of this role include great attention to detail, flexibility, the ability to thrive in an interactive, goal-oriented team environment, and working with minimal daily supervision. As a team member of Ball Helix TC Services, you will work to support a variety of TC activities. 

Job Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Maintain high quality ELITE TC stock to ensure ELITE TC stock is available to start the TC production orders
• Build-up and propagate TC orders received from customers worldwide to ensure that the customer receives high quality TC plants in full and on time to start their production cycle
• Assist in re-initiation of varieties into TC in order to keep the ELITE TC stock up-to-date and true-to-type
• Assist in the preparation, packing and shipping of TC orders shipped worldwide to ensure on time delivery of high quality TC plants
• Execute the laboratory's sustainability program to reuse, reduce and recycle polypropylene (PP) TC vessels and glass tubes with PP caps
• Participate in light lab cleaning duties in order to maintain high cleanliness standards in the laboratory and culture rooms

Requirements

• Previous experience in a plant research or tissue culture lab, horticulture or manufacturing/production role preferred. 
• Must have a high school diploma or GED. 
• Well organized and detail-oriented skills
• Work in a sterile environment to keep the plant cultures sterile
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Action Oriented: identifies and seizes new opportunities
• Drives Results: persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks
• Self Development: shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve

Physical Requirements

• Ability to Lift/Carry 25lbs 5% of the day
• Ability to push/pull 20lbs 5% of the day
• Ability to sit/stand 100% of the day
• Ability to kneel/bend 5% of the day
• Ability to reach 20% of the day
• Ability to use hands/fingers 100% of the day
• Ability to work in an indoor lab and office climate controlled environment for 100% of the day

Our promise to you: 

We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable. 

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes: 

• Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health programs
• An onsite subsidized cafe overlooking renowned display gardens and restored natural areas