Tissue Culture Lab Internship

Hiring Organization: Next Stage Labs
Employment type: Internship
Job Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Application Due Date: May 30, 2024

Job Title	Summer Intern
Reports to	Lab Manager
Salary	$17 hour
To apply, please email resume to hr@nextstagelabs.com

Job purpose

Full-Time position. Part-Time considered. Duties and responsibilities may expand as the business grows and with candidate skill set. Must possess a positive attitude and be open to taking on new responsibilities as necessary for a growing business. We understand this is a unique skill set and are happy to train the right person!

Duties and responsibilities

Primary job duties and responsibilities

Process plant material using sterile technique.
Maintain inventory of plants as they are processed. Accurate record keeping is a must.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of plant media.
Clean glassware, mop floors, and wipe down surfaces in order to keep the facility clean.
And other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

Follow instructions on personal protection equipment in order to maintain a safe work environment.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Need to be a very conscientious and detail-oriented person.
Working under a laminar flow hood – sitting for long periods of time and working with fine instruments.
Ability to work with multiple plant varieties and maintain their separation.
Ability to work independently.
Not necessary, but some interest or experience in plant propagation a plus.
This job can be very repetitive.

Working conditions

The job is being performed in a clean work environment in a secure building. Open to a flexible schedule for the right person.

Physical requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Ability to use fine instruments with repetition for extended periods of time.

Ability to load and unload autoclave. Some personal twisting while lifting is required.