Plant Gene Editing Technician — Protoplasts & Imaging

Ohalo; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohalo Genetics is seeking a Gene Editing Lab Technician in South San Francisco to support plant variety development. You will perform protoplast isolation, transfection, culture, and culture maintenance while applying sterile techniques in a regulated lab environment.

The role includes microscopy-based assessment, data recording, and analysis using tools like ImageJ, GraphPad Prism, and Excel. You will collaborate across departments and contribute to SOP improvements and lab operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting emphasizing sterile technique.
• Hands-on experience with plant-related lab work is a plus.
• Candidate should be able to follow SOPs and document procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Protoplast isolation, transfection and culture with appropriate methods and SOPs.
• Microscopy to assess yield, viability and cell health; use fluorescence techniques as needed.
• Record and analyze data in ELN/batch records; use ImageJ/GraphPad/Excel for analysis.
• Prepare samples for downstream RNA, protein, and DNA analyses.
• Collaborate with Technicians, Research Associates, and Scientists to complete workflows.
• Maintain lab safety and regulatory compliance; support lab operations and maintenance.

Skills

Sterile technique

Micropropagation

Media preparation

Microscopy

DNA extraction

Tools

ImageJ

GraphPad Prism

Excel

Job description

Ohalo Genetics is seeking a Gene Editing Lab Technician in South San Francisco to support plant variety development. You will perform protoplast isolation, transfection, culture, and culture maintenance while applying sterile techniques in a regulated lab environment.

The role includes microscopy-based assessment, data recording, and analysis using tools like ImageJ, GraphPad Prism, and Excel. You will collaborate across departments and contribute to SOP improvements and lab operations.