Lab Technician - Santa Ana, United States - Hundred Flowers Inc.

Description

• Maintain fertigation for indoor grow operation
• Gather plant metrics to monitor optimal growth
• Mix nutrients for plant watering and fulfill nutrient mix orders
• Conduct plant tissue culture
• Assist lab director with lab duties
• Conduct grow room walkthroughs to collect plant metrics, identify growth issues, and troubleshoot equipment failures
• Utilize scientific literature to prepare and improve SOPs
• Maintain inventory and organize warehouse stock of raw materials
• Take daily and weekly readings; data entry of daily and weekly readings
• Organize and store all chemical substances, fluids, and compressed gases according to safety instructions
• Handle potentially dangerous substances, pesticides, bleach, and chemical reagents
• Organize and be responsible for garage salt inventory
• Maintain supplies and chemical inventory; create purchase orders as needed
• Operate various types of equipment such as pH meters, balances
• Independently follow SOPs, verbal and written instructions, and established protocols
• Work indoors in a stateoftheart, climatecontrolled, clean indoor cultivation environment
• Play a crucial role in all stages of plant cultivation
• Engage in data collection to continually improve product
• Maintain quality control measures to keep plants healthy and happy
• Conduct farm hygiene management to keep plants healthy and happy
• Troubleshoot equipment issues

• Basic understanding of plant science/horticulture or biology
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping
• At least 1 year of lab experience
• Experience in plant tissue culture is a plus
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow with the company
• Integrity and respect toward others
• Ability to preserve the confidentiality of information
• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve company goals
• Ability to work weekends/holidays on an occasional basis
• Ability to work extended days on an occasional basis
• Ability to work daytime or evening hours
• Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines
• Must be 21 years of age or older

• Buffer preparation experience
• Ability to assist in lab cleanup and cleanliness of general work areas and Salt Lab

• Work indoors in a stateoftheart, climatecontrolled, clean indoor cultivation environment
• Position requires standing for an extended period, lifting 50 lbs, and working in aseptic conditions, closeconfined spaces, and extreme temperatures
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential
• Department runs all hours and holidays; may be asked to work holidays and some weekends as needed; may need to stay late to cover emergencies on site

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

• Are you 21 of age or order?
• Do you have any experience with tissue culture?

• Bachelor's (required)

• Lab: 1 year (required)