Tissue Culture Technician II – Desert Hot Springs Full Time

Our Story

We started MedMen with a simple vision; cannabis as a consumer product. It is a simple idea with profound consequences for how marijuana is cultivated, produced and marketed. Quality standards matter, best practices matter, brand reputation matters. Today, MedMen is the most dominant cannabis enterprise in the emerging legal marijuana industry.

MedMen is the first turnkey marijuana corporation of its kind and is transforming the way people experience and perceive this previously underground multi-billion-dollar cannabis/wellness industry. At MedMen you’ll be inspired, challenged and humbled working with insanely smart and passionate people.
Summary
The Tissue Culture Technician II will be part of a well-coordinated production team and will be responsible for culturing cannabis plants in an aseptic environment for commercial production. The ideal candidate will excel as a team member within a tightly controlled, state regulated system and timelines.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform aseptic micro propagation methodologies for mass scale clone production.
Collect nodal stem samples for use in micro-propagation of cannabis.
Prepare and culture nodal stem samples.
Maintain detailed and organized records of project data and other materials as needed, maintain inventory records, and regulatory compliance.
Operation of laboratory equipment in a safe manner.
Assure cleanliness and organization of glassware, plastic ware, and other supplies as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Ability to execute techniques consistently.

Competencies

Attention to Detail.
Communication Proficiency
Organizational Skills.
Results Driven.
Technical Capacity.
Punctuality.
Positive attitude all the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a commercial horticulture environment. This role routinely uses sharp instruments and is exposed to hot material and surfaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud, tight corners and work spaces. Extensive sitting while working in a laminar flow hood. Exposure to: extreme weather conditions, pesticides, fertilizers and pollen producing environment. Work time expectation: 80% of time will be spent transferring plants in a laminar flow hood, 15% record keeping and general lab work, 5% training and misc.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some examples are: Working with your hands for extended periods of time, some work with hands above head, sitting down for an extended period of time, and working in noisy environment

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. (Hours are subject to change) The employee may be asked to work weekends as needed.

Travel

Travel to other facilities may be required.

Required Education and Experience

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Basic math skills.
High school Diploma.
Bachelor’s Degree or Horticultural Technical Certification.
Prior commercial agricultural experience.
Excellent listening and communication skills, ability to follow protocols, willingness to learn new skills, and detail oriented.
Prior experience with sterile technique and maintaining plant tissue culture material.
Working familiarity with the maintenance and archiving of laboratory documents, SOP’s including electronic record keeping, and electronic inventory management.
Thorough understanding of State and local medical cannabis laws and how they apply to the operations of the company.
Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas.
Must be able to work in a safety aware environment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

This position does not approve visa requirements, H1-B sponsorship, special clearances, etc.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.