Genetics Technician Job Description Sample Template
JOB TITLE:
- Genetics Technician
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for executing their daily role within the Breeding, and Production Vetting Spaces.
- Responsible for maintaining and gardening, genetic research plants as instructed.
- Supporting the Genetics Supervisor with propagating, cultivating, pruning, transplanting, irrigating, harvesting, and processing Cannabis plants.
- Assistance with the breeding and selection of new Cannabis hybrids for commercial production.
- Manicuring and defoliating plants to maintain health and optimize performance.
- Follow all instructed state and federal compliance regulations.
- Following instructed procedures will maintain compliance and safety.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One year of work experience in a related industry or work environment preferred
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment is preferred.
- Demonstrates ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements.
- Demonstrates high attention to detail.
- Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor toward others. Demonstrates respectful verbal and written communication capability.
- Knowledge and background in cannabis cultivation preferred.
- Must be approved by a state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Able to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Able to move about a typical office, manufacturing, and warehouse environment.
- Working in typical agricultural conditions, wearing cover-all uniforms, and/or protective layering.
- Able to kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop on a regular basis daily.
- Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicles, and the like within the region and to other locations as required.