Our Story
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We started MedMen with a simple vision; cannabis as a consumer product. It is a simple idea with profound consequences for how marijuana is cultivated, produced and marketed. Quality standards matter, best practices matter, brand reputation matters. Today, MedMen is the most dominant cannabis enterprise in the emerging legal marijuana industry.
SUMMARY
The Tissue Culture Technician III position leads, plans and carries out tissue culture activities alongside the Tissue Culture Manager. This position will lead Tissue Culture Tech I and II and will be responsible for culturing cannabis plants in an aseptic environment for commercial production. The ideal candidate will excel as a team member within a tightly controlled, state regulated system and timelines.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform aseptic micro-propagation methodologies for mass scale clone production.
- Collect nodal stem samples for use in micro-propagation of cannabis.
- Prepare and culture nodal stem samples.
- Maintain detailed and organized records of project data and other materials as needed, maintain inventory records, and regulatory compliance.
- Operation of laboratory equipment in a safe manner.
- Assure cleanliness and organization of glassware, plastic ware, and other supplies as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ability to execute techniques consistently.
- Operate autoclaves, sterilize tools and make media in accordance with standards set by the State and company.
- Assists the Tissue Culture Manager with managing cultivation staff, schedules, cultivation processes, inventory, and vendor relations.
- Serve as a role model and resource for tissue culture staff concerning policies and procedures, industry news, and changes in regulations.
- Assists the Tissue Culture Manager with delegating tasks to tissue culture staff to maintain a compliant and clean cultivation facility.
- Assists the Tissue Culture Manager with overseeing all tasks and processes, ensures proper documentation of all applicable activities in accordance with standards set by the State and the company.
Competencies
- Business Acumen.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Attention to Detail.
- Organizational Skills.
- Results Driven.
- Technical Capacity.
- Punctuality.
- Positive attitude all the time.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Will be required to assist Tissue Culture Manager with supervising staff.
Work Environment
This job operates in a commercial horticulture environment. This role routinely uses sharp instruments and is exposed to hot material and surfaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud, tight corners and work spaces. Extensive sitting while working in a laminar flow hood. Exposure to: extreme weather conditions, pesticides, fertilizers and pollen producing environment. Work time expectation: 70% of time will be spent doing general lab work and record keeping 25% working in a laminar flow hood, 5% training and misc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some examples are: Working with your hands for extended periods of time, some work with hands above head, sitting down for an extended period of time, and working in noisy environment.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. (Hours are subject to change) The employee may be asked to work weekends as needed.
Travel
Travel to other facilities may be required.
Required Education and Experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Bachelor's Degree or Horticultural Technical Certification and equivalent experience
- Prior commercial agricultural experience.
- Excellent listening and communication skills, ability to follow protocols, willingness to learn new skills, and detail oriented.
- Prior experience with sterile technique and maintaining plant tissue culture material.
- Prior experience with plant tissue culture processes. Preferably in a commercial environment.
- Working familiarity with the maintenance and archiving of laboratory documents, SOP's including electronic record keeping, and electronic inventory management.
- Thorough understanding of State and local medical cannabis laws and how they apply to the operations of the company.
- Effective time-management skills and ability to multitask.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to work effectively and in a cohesive team atmosphere with all areas.
- Must be able to work in a safety aware environment.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
There is no visa or H1-B sponsorship. Must successful complete and pass background and drug screen, and live scan.
AAP/EEO Statement
MedMen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MedMen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
MedMen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MedMen employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.