For this position, the candidate may be based from home or another location with a three (3) day per week onsite requirement in Coalinga, CA.

Based within intrexon’s Coalinga, California Botticelli™ laboratory, the Plantlet Production Lab Supervisor is responsible for, and has oversight of, laboratory operations, compliance with protocols and staff.

This role will require some travel to intrexon’s Agriculture Biotechnology Division in Davis, California for initial training (~2 – 3 weeks) and periodic check-in’s thereafter.

Job Snapshot:

Location:Remote with 3 days/week in Coalinga, CA

Department:Agricultural Biotechnology

Job Type:Full Time

Education:Associates or Bachelors’ degree in plant biology preferred, or combination of education experience

Experience:Five (5) + year’s relevant experience in a plant tissue/cell culture environment

Reference Id:1803

Travel Required:Yes, travel to intrexon’s Agriculture Biotechnology Division in Davis, California for initial training (~2 – 3 weeks) and periodic check-in’s thereafter

Manage Others:Yes

Description:

For this position, the candidate may be based from home or another location with a three (3) day per week onsite requirement in Coalinga, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the Botticelli™ Plantlet Production (BPP) staff. 
• Additional duties include initiation of plants into tissue culture and plantlet production using established protocol; trouble shooting on as needed basis.
• Ensure laboratory procedures are performed in strict compliance with approved protocols.
• Maintain laboratory instruments, coordinates necessary repairs with appropriate service personnel and coordinates preventive maintenance.
• Ensure laboratory materials and supplies are kept at acceptable levels.
• Responsible for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and works with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish a safe and compliant environment. 
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or Bachelors’ degree in plant biology preferred, or combination of education experience.
• Five (5) + year’s relevant experience in a plant tissue/cell culture environment.
• EH&S experience is desired.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite of programs including Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.

DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Highly organized with strong personal leadership and self-direction.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with and coordinate demands from multiple customers, both internally and with partners.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to effectively manage own projects and priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to communicate complex concepts in a concise, simplified manner.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, multi-tasking, global environment, and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrates the highest ethical standards, trustworthiness and has a high degree of personal responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Laboratory

• Frequent: Sitting; speaking; hearing; use of hands/fingers; handling or feeling objects, tools or controls; close vision; color vision; peripheral vision; ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional: Standing; walking indoors; reaching with hands and arms; stooping; kneeling; crouching; lifting and/ or move up to 30lbs.
• General: Moderate to high noise level, similar to continuous humming of a motor and/or fan.

To apply visit our website; https://careers.dna.com/

(NYSE: XON) intrexon is addressing global challenges with precise control of biological systems across four major biology classes – Microbes, Plants, Animals, Human Cells – to protect our environment, promote health and feed the growing populations of humans and animals. We are driving innovation in new product development through the integration of our technologies and we invite you to discover more at www.dna.com.

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