Tissue Culture Specialist - Driving Innovation in Crop Breeding

Lumino
CH - Zürich (Kreis 11)
January 13, 2025

Tissue Culture Specialist - Driving Innovation in Crop Breeding
Location :
Switzerland
Industry :
Hemp - Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Agricultural Innovation
Company Overview
Our client is a pioneering force in agricultural innovation, focused on breeding high-yield, pest-resistant, and climate-adaptable cannabis and hemp varieties. Leveraging cutting-edge tissue culture techniques, they are redefining crop breeding through advanced propagation and preservation strategies.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Tissue Culture Specialist to join the team in Switzerland. This role is crucial in establishing and managing a tissue culture facility dedicated to preserving genetic resources and enhancing breeding programs. As a Tissue Culture Specialist, you will apply advanced propagation techniques to support breeding and production, ensuring high-quality callus and protoplast production while collaborating on innovative methodologies that drive genetic improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
Facility Establishment & Protocol Development :
Design and set up a state-of-the-art tissue culture facility, creating and refining protocols for cannabis tissue preservation and propagation.
Advanced Tissue Culture Application :
Utilize cutting-edge techniques to accelerate breeding, including ploidy manipulation and methods for enhanced genetic outcomes. Collaborate on plant transformation projects to optimize breeding workflows.
Tissue Culture Production & Management :
Oversee the production and regeneration of plants, ensuring smooth transitions from lab to greenhouse or field for breeding or production purposes.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation :
Implement new tissue culture technologies to enhance the efficiency and quality of the breeding pipeline, supporting the company's long-term goals for genetic improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Work closely with the breeding team to align tissue culture outputs with breeding objectives, coordinating with key team members to provide timely material for critical projects.
Qualifications and Experience
Education :
MSc or Ph.D. in Plant Science, Biotechnology, Horticulture, or a related field.
Experience :
3-5 years of hands-on experience in plant tissue culture, ideally with experience in traditional commercial crops or in cannabis or hemp,
Technical Skills :

Proficiency in tissue culture techniques, including callus and protoplast production.
Experience with sterile techniques, contamination control, and genetic material storage.
Familiarity with advanced tissue culture methodologies for plant propagation and genetic improvement.
Additional Experience :

Prior experience with cannabis or similar species is desirable.
Understanding of the regulatory environment related to cannabis tissue culture and genetics.
Why Join?
Impactful Role :
Contribute directly to advancing tissue culture techniques for sustainable cannabis breeding.
Collaborative Environment :
Work alongside industry experts in an innovative, team-oriented setting.
Competitive Package :
Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package, growth opportunities, and work flexibility.
State-of-the-Art Facilities :
Operate in a research-focused environment equipped with the latest tools in tissue culture.
To Apply:

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