Plant Production Technician

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At Genomines, our mission is to pioneer a new era of sustainable metal production by farming plants that hyperaccumulate metal. Through synthetic biology and cutting-edge technology, we harness the power of nature to create plants that can farm for metals while decontaminating soils and creating cleaner lands for agriculture. Our ultimate goal is to become the world's first carbon-negative nickel producer, using sustainable, cost-competitive methods to extract the valuable resources our society needs for the energy transition.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Plant Production Technicians to join our Plant Production Team, responsible for the in vitro propagation of plants through tissue culture techniques. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in micropropagation, aseptic techniques, and plant tissue handling under sterile conditions.

You will play a crucial role in supporting the scaling of our plant production pipeline, ensuring consistent quality and productivity within our tissue culture operations.

Please note Genomines does not sponsor visas or relocation for this role.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• PLANT TISSUE CULTURE
• Perform in vitro propagation, including explant preparation, sterilization, initiation, multiplication, rooting, and acclimatization steps.
• Prepare and handle culture media and maintain aseptic conditions within laminar flow hoods.
• CULTURE MAINTENANCE
• Subculture plants according to growth cycles and maintain detailed records of plant materials, growth conditions, and results.
• Monitor cultures for contamination and physiological abnormalities, reporting deviations promptly.
• LABORATORY OPERATIONS
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of laboratory instruments (autoclaves, pH meters, laminar flow cabinets, etc.).
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to their improvement.
• Assist with inventory management of reagents, media components, and consumables.
• QUALITY AND TRACEABILITY
• Maintain accurate documentation of all procedures and culture data for traceability.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards, biosafety, and environmental guidelines.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree in Plant Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in plant tissue culture or in vitro propagation (industrial or research setting).
• Prior experience in a production-scale tissue culture facility.
• Solid understanding of aseptic techniques and sterile work environments.
• Professional proficiency in English
• TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of plant physiology and micropropagation protocols for specific species.
• Familiarity with data recording systems or LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems).
• Basic know-how of laboratory best practices (equipment use, sanitation, and safety)
• Meticulous and thorough
• SOFT SKILLS
• Meticulous, patient, and safety-conscious.
• Passionate about plants, biotechnology, and sustainable production.
• Eager to learn, improve, and contribute to a high-performing team environment.