Tissue Culture Lab Lead — Research & Ops

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

CE allowance

Job summary

University of California, Davis invites applications for a Lab Research Supervisor 2 in Davis, CA. This role reports to the director of Foundation Plant Services and leads laboratory staff in tissue culture, micropropagation, and virus elimination therapy.

You will plan and schedule activities, train personnel, and coordinate with production and QA to meet deliverables and project goals. The position requires a Master’s degree in Plant Biology or related field, with PhD preferred for advanced

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent training in plant biology or closely related field.
• PhD in Plant Biology or related area is preferred for advanced research and leadership.
• Experience leading teams in high-throughput lab settings; SOPs and safety protocols required.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory staff and supervise daily operations in tissue culture and micropropagation.
• Plan and schedule projects, train staff, and ensure timely delivery of therapies and plant material.
• Collaborate with production and QA to meet goals and maintain compliance.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Tissue culture

Micropropagation

Data interpretation

Training staff

Project planning

SOP development

Education

Master’s degree in Plant Biology or related field

PhD in Plant Biology or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Database software

Job description

University of California, Davis invites applications for a Lab Research Supervisor 2 in Davis, CA. This role reports to the director of Foundation Plant Services and leads laboratory staff in tissue culture, micropropagation, and virus elimination therapy.

You will plan and schedule activities, train personnel, and coordinate with production and QA to meet deliverables and project goals. The position requires a Master’s degree in Plant Biology or related field, with PhD preferred for advanced