Tissue Culture Technician

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/. At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you. If you are passionate, you have excellent attention to detail, and are a team player, then this is the job for you! As the Tissue Culture Technician, you will support the tissue culture program by preparing media, transplant plantlets, monitoring tissue cultures, transfer to other vessels, and other duties as assigned. You will be working with the tissue culture and R&D team together, ensuring that tissue culture plants are in optimal health and inventoried correctly in the ERP system. You will participate in R&D meetings, and are expected to deliver progress reports in a professional manner. The ideal candidate is energetic, collaborative, and forward- thinking. This position is based out of Stayner, Ontario. What you’ll be doing: Prepares and sterilizes tissue culture media Transplants plantlets into other media Troubleshooting tissue culture problems Keeps data and records on tissue cultures in compliance with regulations Cleans tissue culture vessels and equipment Actively participates in research and tissue culture discussions and meetings Writing and reporting of technical results and information Track and evaluate effectiveness of treatments and determine next steps Presenting findings, scientific insights and recommendations to peers Other duties as required to support the organization. You’ll need to have: Graduates from a B.Sc. program in Horticulture, Microbiology, Plant Agriculture, Plant Biology, Plant Pathology or strong lab related work experience will be considered Experience in tissue culture, plant and/or horticultural science, involvement in R&D projects is an asset. Ability to execute fine motoric movements while working in a sterile lab environment Possess strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to drive decision-making and effectively work with internal stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 (Stayner, Ontario*) per year The actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, applicable market data, internal equity, and business needs, and may vary within the stated range. This role may be eligible for bonus, incentive compensation, or other variable pay in accordance with applicable company plans. Cronos does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in the screening or selection of applicants. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.

The Tissue Culture Technician is responsible for preparing media, transplanting plantlets, and maintaining the health and inventory of tissue culture plants. They will also participate in R&D meetings, document technical results, and present scientific findings to the team.

Candidates must hold a B.Sc. degree in a relevant field such as Horticulture, Microbiology, or Plant Biology, or possess strong equivalent laboratory experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to perform precise motor tasks in a sterile environment are required.

• Travail d’équipeSouhaitée
• Souci du détailSouhaitée
• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Microsoft WordSouhaitée

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• Tissue culture
• Horticulture
• Microbiology
• Plant biology
• Plant pathology
• Laboratory techniques
• Sterile technique
• Data recording
• Technical reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Influencing Skills
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Energetic
• Professionalism
• Plant Pathology
• Tissue Culture
• Cannabis
• Research
• Agriculture
• Artificial Intelligence
• Biology
• Decision Making
• Decision Making Software
• Equities
• Innovation
• Market Data
• New Product Development
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Writing
• Progress Reporting
• Detail Oriented

• Science & Research
• Agriculture
• Manufacturing
• Cell Culture Technician
• Biological Technician
• Life Science Technicians (excluding Medical)
• Biological Technicians

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine