Tissue Culture Lab Manager

Walters Gardens Inc. has been a leading grower of perennial plants since 1946. We take great pride in the superior quality of our products, extensive product selection, customer-focused staff and the ability to offer the best new introductions from around the world. We are currently looking for a Tissue Culture Lab Manager to lead and develop our TC lab into a world-class propagation facility. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

 This position is responsible for leading the propagation of tissue culture crops and the management of lab personnel. Specific duties include:

Direct and schedule lab production to meet weekly goals
Develop, implement and maintain best practices for lab protocol
Research and develop appropriate media formulas
Coordinate with other departments for production goals and culture initiations
Maintain computer records to measure and improve lab efficiencies
Manage, evaluate, and direct staff
Maintain lab rooms for optimal growing conditions
Oversee the training of sterile technique, multiplication, contamination prevention and product initiation
Design experiments for crop improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified applicants must have 3-5 years experiencing working in a tissue culture lab and a BS degree in Microbiology, Agriculture, Ornamental Horticulture or related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, previous management experience required. This is a full-time position and is located in Zeeland, Michigan.

Resumes with cover letters may be faxed to (616)741-0097 or emailed to blo@waltersgardens.com.