Rooting & Hardening Technician Job Description Sample Template
JOB TITLE:
- Rooting & Hardening Technician
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute against the production plan by following the SOPs.
- 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 KPIs.
- Meet KPIs 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.
EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:
- HS diploma required.
- Bachelor of Science in horticulture, plant science, or biotechnology is preferred but not required.
- 1-2 years of experience with plant tissue culture, nursery production, plant propagation, a sterile laboratory setting, or some combination thereof is strongly preferred.
- Detail-oriented, accurate, organized, problem-solving skills, team player, and time management.
- 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 a step stool.
- Lift/Carry 1-25 lbs.
- Must wear PPE including but not limited to a lab coat, gloves, eye protection, and face mask.