About Origin Prime
Origin Prime is focused on developing a next generation approach to improve crops for ensuring global food security. We utilize state of the art technology for gene discovery and are creating new products based on non-GM approaches.

Position Summary
We are looking for a Research Associate, Plant Transformation and Tissue Culture to support – plant tissue culture, plant transformation and molecular biology. Our ideal candidate is excited about working with plants and has experience with tissue culture techniques. Experience with plant transformation is a huge plus. The candidate will work under the supervision of the plant tissue culture lead but must be self-motivated. The candidate must be comfortable working in greenhouse and field conditions. Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out plant tissue culture projects. This includes media preparation, tissue disinfection, establish sterile explants and routine and regular sub culturing.
• Initiate and maintain bacterial cultures for plant transformation purposes.
• Establish and maintain identity of callus, shoots, plants, flats, genotype samples and seeds via stake and labeling methods.
• Conduct sub-culturing and transplanting activities.
• Carry out plant growth/care projects to include batch soil mixing, seed imbibing or priming, seed planting and watering.
• Utilize a database to maintain inventory of tissue culture experiments, research plants, seeds and crosses including pedigree and crossing information.
• Perform general laboratory duties such as media and reagent preparation.
• Maintain a detailed online lab notebook.
• Write and present status reports at weekly meetings. 

Education and Experience

• B.A. or B.Sc. in plant science, biology or a related field.

Required experience:

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with tissue culture and plant transformation techniques.
• Experience in performing general laboratory duties such as preparing media, buffers, etc.
• Familiarity with MS Office software and working with databases.
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred experience:

• Standard molecular biology laboratory techniques

Job Type: Full time
Pay: $40-$60K, depending on prior experience

Application Process:
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to: originprimejobs@gmail.com

Origin Prime is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Published: September 24, 2024