Tissue Culture Lab Scientist — Elite Plant Stock & Orders

Ball Horticultural Company; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and long-term

401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Paid time off benefits includingvacay/

Job summary

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a Tissue Culture Assistant Scientist to support ELITE TC stock production and TC lab activities in Ball Helix TC Services. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to work in a sterile lab, and to collaborate in a goal-oriented team with minimal daily supervision.

You will maintain TC stock, propagate plants, initiate varieties, assist with packing/shipping, use LIMS for inventory and pathogen testing records, and participate in

Qualifications

• Experience in a plant research or tissue culture lab preferred.
• Associate degree or BSc preferred.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Work in a sterile environment to keep cultures sterile.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools: Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word file management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality ELITE TC stock to start TC plant production orders.
• Build-up and propagate TC plants for customer orders worldwide.
• Initiate varieties into TC to establish ELITE TC stock for new varieties.
• Re-initiate varieties into TC to keep stock up-to-date.
• Prepare, pack and ship TC plant orders to customers worldwide.
• Participate in the laboratory’s sustainability program to reuse materials.
• Participate in light lab cleaning duties to maintain cleanliness.
• Utilize the LIMS for tracking stock inventory and pathogen testing records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Associate degree or BSc in a relevant field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Ball Horticultural Company is seeking a Tissue Culture Assistant Scientist to support ELITE TC stock production and TC lab activities in Ball Helix TC Services. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, ability to work in a sterile lab, and to collaborate in a goal-oriented team with minimal daily supervision.

You will maintain TC stock, propagate plants, initiate varieties, assist with packing/shipping, use LIMS for inventory and pathogen testing records, and participate in