Media Prep Technician

39318 Jasper-Lowell rd, Lowell OR

Description

Job Title: Media Prep Technician Fall Creek is creating a world with better blueberries through its friendly, collaborative team spread across the globe. To help us accomplish this, we are seeking a qualified Media Prep Technician. This position will be located in Lowell, Oregon. The Fall Creek Media Prep Technician is responsible for ensuring that media and related supplies are prepared and delivered to all lab units on time, and as specified. Primary duties include day-to-day activities of the Media Prep Team, preparation of Media and stocks, assisting to administration of all aspects of supply inventory, daily maintenance of Media Prep facility equipment, daily cleaning media prep area, and assistance with implementation and development of QC processes. This role requires high attention to detail, organization, ability to multitask, and to have clear communication with end-users, team members, and service providers. What you'll do at Fall Creek Prepare plant tissue culture media following provided protocols to ensure the consistent production of high-quality plant media. Perform laboratory procedures following establish protocols with a focus on quality data collection and documentation results. Distribute the media to storage areas and/or respective clients, and maintain organized. Assist in manage inventory, maintain, process, track, and order laboratory supplies (chemicals, consumables, glassware, etc) for all the TC lab. Record and report daily accurate quality control information in equipment/media logs. Assist with routine maintenance and QC procedures of Media Prep equipment including water treatment system, autoclaves, balances, pH probes, sterilizers and others. What you bring to Fall Creek: Typically requires advanced training or courses in chemistry, science, and math. Must be able to read and follow detailed instructions, directions, recipes and protocols in English. Requires a high attention to detail and the ability to recognize and observe small deviations. Requires the ability to be highly organized in handling materials, equipment and supplies. Ability to collaborate with other team members, develop strong relationships, and maintain a positive attitude. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a clean environment with limited access to the outdoors. Regular and reliable attendance at the primary place of business. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Who is Fall Creek? We’re a US-based company with a keen focus on blueberry genetics, plants, and grower support delivered to the world’s premier blueberry growers. From our humble beginnings in Lowell, Oregon more than 40 years ago, we now also have wholly-owned nurseries in Mexico, Peru, and Spain. Additionally, we have built a global team of the finest breeders, researchers, propagators and nursery professionals, grower support technicians, sales and customer service experts and more. We’re a deeply-planted link in a global chain, ready to serve our customers and our industry throughout North, Central, and South America, Greater Europe, and Africa. Our mission is to serve the growers and to support the blueberry industry, helping to ensure growers maximize success through our delivery of the best genetics and plants, technical know-how and global market intelligence. To fulfill our mission, we focus on cultivating exceptional plants, building strong relationships and providing responsive customer service. This is all part of how we’re helping to build A World with Better Blueberries™.   Fall Creek Farm & Nursery® offers a competitive salary and benefit package which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and 401K plan. This position requires an executed confidentiality and non-solicitation agreement upon hire. Employment offers are contingent on meeting our drug testing, background, reference check standards, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. EOE