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.