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.