Media Technician

Overview

Qualterra’s mission is to deliver resilient agriculture solutions that integrate environmental and economic impacts. Qualterra is dedicated to revolutionizing the way we nourish the planet while preserving its delicate balance. Through innovative approaches in plant propagation, molecular diagnostics, biomass processing, and biochar production, we improve humankind’s potential to regenerate and optimize agricultural systems.

Position Title: Media Technician

Salary Range: $17.25 per hour

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-Time, 20 hours per week.

Please note: Part-time to start and this role could transform into a full-time opportunity.

Summary:

The Media Technician plays a vital role in producing media safely and efficiently in a plant propagation production environment. This position supports the media needs of all departments by ensuring that media meet approved specifications, quality, requirements, and traceability standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform media production for production scale tissue culture lab.
• Follow SOPs related to media making methods.
• Operate autoclave equipment.
• Work and operate under a laminar flow hood, maintaining aseptic conditions.
• Keep documentation in line with record keeping protocols.
• Maintain chemical inventory, ensure safe chemical handling and storage procedures are in full compliance with state and federal regulations. Request new inventory when needed.
• Maintain work area
• Adhere to safety protocols and follow safety culture in the lab.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 year of laboratory experience that includes media preparation, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus at least six months of laboratory experience that includes media preparation.
• Ability to learn and apply standard operating procedures effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods; frequently perform repetitive measuring, dispensing, and labeling tasks; bend, reach, and move materials; and safely lift and carry containers. Work is performed in a laboratory and production environment with required personal protective equipment and potential exposure to heat, steam, pressurized equipment, cleaning agents, and laboratory chemicals.

Experience & Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow directions from lab management and leadership.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Safety-conscious and vigilant.

Reports To: Media Production Laboratory Manager

Work Location: Onsite, Pullman WA

Pay: $17.25 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person