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Root & Hardening Technician

Conception Nurseries

Root & Hardening Technician

Sacramento, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    POSITION SUMMARY 

    The Rooting & Hardening Technician will follow the production plan as directed by the Lead and/or Production Manager. This will involve strictly following SOP's to plant, root, fertigate, harden, sort, and prepare in vitro shoots for sale as well as employing sterile technique, preparing fertigation fluid, capturing data for production-related activities, maintaining a clean workspace, monitoring lab supplies, and other lab maintenance duties as directed.

    Essential Functions: 

    • Execute against production plan by following the SOP's
    • Cut and transfer plants to fresh medium using sterile technique
    • Plant, root, and acclimate in vitro shoots
    • Fertigate, harden, and sort clones to prepare plants for sale
    • Sample plants for viruses and other diseases
    • Assist with plant media preparation
    • Capture data for inventory management and KPI's
    • Meet KPI's as set by management
    • Maintain safe, clean, sterile equipment and facility
    • Prepare supplies needed for daily tasks as directed
    • Set up and operate equipment, including laminar flow hoods, bead sterilizers, and environmental growth chambers
    • Other duties as directed

    POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

    Competencies: Detail oriented, accuracy, organization, problem-solving skills, team player, time management

    SKILLS & ABILITIES 

    Education and Experience:  HS diploma required, Bachelors of Science in horticulture, plant science, or biotechnology preferred but not required. No experience required, 1-2 years experience with plant tissue culture, nursery production, plant propagation, a sterile laboratory setting or some combination thereof is strongly preferred. 

    Computer Skills:  Should be comfortable entering information in a spreadsheet or form.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

    Sit for long periods of time. Delicate, close-up work with hand tools for long periods of time. Good eyesight (may be corrected), Reach overhead or use step stool. Lift/Carry 1-25 lbs. Other Physical Requirements: Must wear PPE including but not limited to lab coat, gloves, eye protection, and face mask.