Job Description

Position: Gene Editing Lab Technician

Shift: 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm)

Location: SSF

Type: Full-time

The Opportunity:

Ohalo Genetics is seeking a motivated Gene Editing Lab Technician who will contribute to the advancement of plant variety development. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, enthusiastic about hands-on work, and responsible. Prior experience in a sterile work environment, plant breeding or gene editing is a plus, but is not required. The Gene Editing Lab Technician will assist in specific duties to ensure the overall success of the gene editing laboratory. This role will involve additional responsibilities related to lab operations, plant inventory maintenance, and process development. This role is not limited to only lab work, and offers opportunities to contribute to various aspects of our lab's growth.

Responsibilities:

• Protoplast Isolation, Transfection, and Culture:
• Microscopy and Imaging:
• Data Recording and Analysis:
• Sample Preparation:
• Cross-Functional Support and Collaboration:
• Lab Maintenance and Compliance:

Candidate Profile:

• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions as well as make suggestions to optimize methodologies
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time and do repetitive motions
• Ability to take a proactive approach to routine tasks
• Must be passionate about learning and enthusiastic about plants and hands-on work
• Must have a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to ask clarifying questions
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with multiple departments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on intermittent basis and possess the ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Candidate must prioritize safety

Desired skills/experience:

• Experience working in a lab including sterile technique, micropropagation, media preparation, microscopy, and DNA extraction

Below is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience, education, skillset, and other relevant qualifications. This range is for the South San Francisco, California location and may be adjusted to the labor market in other geographic areas.

Anticipated Compensation: $33/hr

About Ohalo:

Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.

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