Tissue Culture Lab Technician — High-Volume Production

Hoffman Nursery, Inc.; Rougemont (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Nursery, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Tissue Culture Lab Production Technician 2 to support high-volume plant material production in a sterile lab environment. The role requires following exact procedures to ensure clean, consistent TC plant material and meeting daily production targets.

The position emphasizes hands-on, detail-driven execution, speed, and accuracy with adherence to SOPs. On-site, full-time hours typical for a production lab setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Ability to follow instructions exactly.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift to 30 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Preferred: Production work; Nursery, greenhouse, or agriculture; Assembly line or lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow and maintain established protocols for all plant material in the Tissue Culture (TC) laboratory.
• Follow and maintain media preparation protocols for all plant materials.
• Adhere to sterile techniques and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all lab functions.
• Follow existing methods for producing and growing high-quality TC plant material, while offering suggestions for improvement.
• Oversee routine maintenance and proper functioning of laboratory equipment.
• Divide plant material into smaller units using tools (forceps, scalpel).
• Transfer plantlets into fresh media under sterile conditions.
• Follow exact procedures for each plant variety and stage.
• Maintain consistent pace while meeting quality standards.
• Work under laminar flow hood using strict aseptic technique.
• Prevent contamination by following all cleanliness protocols.
• Handle plant material carefully to avoid damage.
• Meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Maintain consistent workflow without sacrificing quality.
• Minimize errors that result in lost product.
• Identify obvious contamination (mold, discoloration, poor growth).
• Remove and report compromised material.
• Maintain uniformity in plant size and placement.
• Keep work area clean and always organized.
• Follow sanitation procedures between batches.
• Properly dispose of plant waste and materials.
• Follow step-by-step instructions exactly as provided.
• No deviation from established processes.
• Take directions from Lead Technician or Supervisor.
• Be in alignment with Hoffman Nursery core values.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions exactly

Hand-eye coordination

Verbal and written communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hoffman Nursery, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Tissue Culture Lab Production Technician 2 to support high-volume plant material production in a sterile lab environment. The role requires following exact procedures to ensure clean, consistent TC plant material and meeting daily production targets.

The position emphasizes hands-on, detail-driven execution, speed, and accuracy with adherence to SOPs. On-site, full-time hours typical for a production lab setting.