Tissue Culture Lab Technician Riya Agri Biotech

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Position: Banana Tissue Culture Lab Technician Experience Required: 3+ Years Location: Mallapur, Hyderabad Job Type: Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Banana Tissue Culture Lab Technician with at least three years of hands-on experience in plant tissue culture, specifically in banana micropropagation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining aseptic conditions, preparing culture media, subculturing banana plantlets, and ensuring high-quality production in the laboratory. Key Responsibilities: Tissue Culture Operations: Perform banana tissue culture techniques, including initiation, multiplication, rooting, and hardening. Conduct explant preparation, sterilization, and inoculation. Maintain a contamination-free environment in the lab. Media Preparation & Sterilization: Prepare culture media as per protocols. Autoclave media, tools, and other required materials. Subculturing & Growth Monitoring: Regularly transfer plantlets to fresh media for multiplication and growth. Monitor plantlet health and record observations. Laboratory Maintenance & Quality Control: Ensure laboratory hygiene and proper functioning of equipment. Maintain sterile working conditions to minimize contamination. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for tissue culture protocols. Hardening & Acclimatization Support: Assist in the transfer of tissue-cultured plantlets to the greenhouse for acclimatization. Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of culture batches, growth rates, and success rates. Team Coordination & Training: Collaborate with other technicians and supervisors to meet production targets. Train junior lab staff on best tissue culture practices. Key Skills & Qualifications: Master's or Bachelors or Diploma in Biotechnology, Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in banana tissue culture. Strong knowledge of micropropagation techniques and contamination control. Hands-on experience in media preparation, subculturing, and plantlet maintenance. Familiarity with lab equipment such as autoclaves, laminar flow cabinets, and pH meters. Excellent record-keeping and reporting skills. Ability to work in a sterile environment and follow strict protocols. Good teamwork and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with large-scale banana tissue culture production. Knowledge of growth regulators and media optimization. Understanding of hardening and greenhouse management. Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary based on performance. Opportunities for professional growth. Exposure to advanced plant tissue culture techniques. Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Day shift Morning shift Rotational shift Yearly bonus Work Location: In person,