Laboratory Technician
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value offering entry points into plant tissue culture with training opportunities.
- Compensation starting at $20/hr
- Training available for newcomers to tissue culture
- Hands-on lab experience in a supportive environment
- Requires physical engagement and can be repetitive
Pros
- Starting pay around $20/hr, entry-level positions available
- Training provided for those new to plant tissue culture
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic lab setting
Cons
- Entry-level roles may limit salary growth
- Physical demands and potential for repetitive tasks
- No visa sponsorship available
Who it's for
Entry-level to early career • Onsite at Mills River, NC
Good fit
- Graduates in biology or agriculture
- Hands-on learners passionate about lab work
- Entry-level candidates eager to engage in tissue culture
Not recommended for
- Highly experienced professionals
- Those unwilling to participate in physical tasks
- Candidates seeking fully remote work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Position: Lab Technician I
Location: Mills River, NC
Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity:
Ohalo Genetics is seeking highly motivated technicians to work in the area of micropropagation and plant tissue culture. The successful candidates will be detail-oriented, enthusiastic about hands-on work, and responsible. Prior experience in a plant breeding or plant tissue culture laboratory is a plus, but is not required. The Lab Technicians will assist in specific duties to ensure the overall success of the plant tissue culture laboratory. This role will involve additional responsibilities related to lab operations, equipment setup, and process development. This role is not limited to only lab processes and offers opportunities to contribute to various aspects of our lab's growth and set-up.
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 North Carolina location and may be adjusted to the labor market in other geographic areas.
Anticipated Compensation: $20/hr
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Micropropagation and meristem isolation
- Routine transfer of plant cells or plant tissue cultures materials within communicated specifications and quality standards
- Media preparation and dispensing in accordance with established specifications
- Labeling culture vessels
- Autoclaving
- Cleaning lab materials and lab equipment
- Lab equipment set-up and process development for new facility
- Ensures the safe keeping of propriety varieties and confidential information
- Follows company policies and practices while representing Ohalo in an ethical and businesslike manner in all interactions with employees and external parties
- Performs other duties as assigned by Lab Leadership Team
Candidate Profile:
- Candidates should enjoy working with plants!
- Relevant work experience in plant tissue culture is a plus, but on the job training will be offered to otherwise qualified candidates
- Must be detail-oriented, good at keeping record of activities and generally well-organized and self-motivated
- Ability to take a proactive approach to routine tasks
- Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions
- 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
About Ohalo Genetics:
Ohalo is using an evolutionary lens to reimagine the art and science of plant breeding. We seek to transform breeding and production systems with a goal of helping to sustainably support the world’s growing population.
Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application.
No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time.
No recruiters please.
