Tissue Culture Lab Technician

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY in Lowell, Oregon is looking for a Tissue Culture Lab Technician to join their collaborative team. You will perform general lab processes for in-vitro plants while adhering to safety protocols, ensuring high-quality production.

The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma or GED, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions in English or Spanish.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.
• Requires reliable attendance and ability to meet physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Conduct TC lab processes like micropropagation according to protocols.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace following established protocols.
• Record data of all activities and report any plant issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Organization

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Tissue Culture Lab Technician (2302)

Requisition ID2302-Posted -Production-Full-Time- Job Posting Country (1)

Fall Creek is creating a world with better blueberries through its friendly,collaborative team spread across the globe. To help us accomplish this, we are seeking a qualified Tissue Culture Lab Technician. This position will be located in Lowell, OR.

The Fall Creek Tissue Culture Lab Technician is responsible for performing general TC lab processes for in‑vitro plants and related activities to produce high‑quality in‑vitro plants. This position is in a Laboratory setting, requiring knowledge of aseptic techniques and the ability to handle tissue culture tools and to follow safety guidelines.

What you’ll do at Fall Creek:

• Conduct general TC lab processes such as micropropagation, evaluations, initiations, etc. according to established protocols while meeting productivity, contamination, and quality standards.
• Always maintain a clean and safe workplace (workstation, Transfer Room, Culture Room, Lab) in accordance with established protocols, policies, and direction from the TC Supervisor.
• Record data of all activities (time, # of containers used/made, # plants planted) and observations in proper logs.
• Immediately report any issue related with plants (i.e., morphology, contaminants, numbers, etc.) directly to TC leadership team.
• Stock the Transfer Room with supplies as needed or directed, such as Kimwipes, alcohol, gloves, facemasks, etc. and update inventory sheet.
• May assist with other lab processes and operations.

What you bring to Fall Creek:

• Highschool Diploma or GED or 1-year related working experience, preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions, directions, and protocols in English or Spanish.
• Requires a high attention to detail and the ability to observe small deviations.
• Requires the ability to be highly organized in handling materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Strong collaborative skills, including the ability to develop positive relationships and maintain a positive attitude while working in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Regular and reliable attendance at the primary place of business.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position.
• Must demonstrate professional and ethical business practices, adherence to company values, and a commitment to personal and professional development.

Who is Fall Creek?

We’re a US-based company with a keen focus on blueberry genetics, plants, and grower support delivered to the world’s premier blueberry growers. From our humble beginnings in Lowell, Oregon more than 40 years ago, we now also have wholly-owned nurseries in Mexico, Peru, Spain, South Africa, Netherlands, Chile, China, and expanding nurseries in North Africa and Eastern Europe. Additionally, we have built a global team of the finest breeders, researchers, propagators, and nursery professionals, grower support technicians, sales and customer service experts and more. We’re a deeply-planted link in a global chain, ready to serve our customers and our industry throughout North, Central, and South America, Greater Europe, Asia and Africa. Our mission is to serve the growers and to support the blueberry industry, helping to ensure growers maximize success through our delivery of the best genetics and plants, technical know-how and global market intelligence. To fulfill our mission, we focus on cultivating exceptional plants, building strong relationships and providing responsive customer service. This is all part of how we’re helping to build A World with Better Blueberries.

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery offers a competitive salary and benefit package which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and 401K plan. This position requires an executed confidentiality and non-solicitation agreement upon hire. Employment offers are contingent on meeting our drug testing, background, and reference check standards. EOE