Aseptic Lab Technician - Cannabis Propagation

Curio Holdings, LLC; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Curio Wellness is seeking an Applied Science Associate I to support the cultivation of cannabis plants in an aseptic environment for commercial production. You will work in a tightly controlled, state-regulated facility, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and adherence to SOPs.

Responsibilities include micropropagation support, tissue culture sample collection, data logging, and lab equipment operation. A high school diploma is required and familiarity with Excel, autoclave, and pH meters is

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with plants or in a lab environment is preferred.
• Ability to safely use sharp instruments.
• Willingness to work in tight spaces and loud environments.
• Ability to work around chemicals and fertilizers safely.
• Willingness to learn scientific concepts and use of scientific equipment.
• Ability to use sterile techniques
• Ability to make buffers and plant media as needed

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in aseptic micropropagation methodologies for mass-scale clone production.
• Collect nodal stem samples for use in micropropagation and tissue culture research of Cannabis.
• Record data in laboratory notebook, data system, and/or Excel.
• Operation of laboratory equipment in a safe manner.
• Assure cleanliness and organization of glassware, plasticware, and other supplies as needed.
• Assure the cleanliness of the lab environment.
• Maintain an organized work environment.
• Ability to execute techniques consistently.
• Properly document all applicable activities in accordance with standards set by the State and the company.
• Learn new laboratory techniques and use new equipment with instruction.
• Supports experiments in the garden and follows all Floriculture SOPs.
• Helps harvest, buck, label, and/or trim trial plants as needed.
• Assists with bottom pruning, defoliation, irrigation, transplanting, pinching, and/or releasing biologicals in R&D rooms as needed.

Skills

Plant handling

Lab environment

Sharp instruments

Sterile techniques

Chemicals safety

Buffer prep

Plant media prep

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Autoclave

Scale/Balance

pH meter

Job description

Curio Wellness is seeking an Applied Science Associate I to support the cultivation of cannabis plants in an aseptic environment for commercial production. You will work in a tightly controlled, state-regulated facility, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and adherence to SOPs.

Responsibilities include micropropagation support, tissue culture sample collection, data logging, and lab equipment operation. A high school diploma is required and familiarity with Excel, autoclave, and pH meters is