We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Assistant to support our mushroom cultivation and spawn production operations. The ideal candidate should have a background in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, or agriculture, and a strong interest in mushroom culture techniques.
Assist in spawn production, culture maintenance, and sterilization processes.
Prepare and maintain PDA media, agar plates, and liquid cultures for mushroom strain propagation.
Operate and maintain autoclaves, laminar airflow chambers, and other laboratory equipment.
Support tissue culture, isolation, and sub-culturing of mushroom mycelium under sterile conditions.
Monitor culture growth, record observations, and report abnormalities.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the lab environment to avoid contamination.
Assist in research and development of new mushroom strains and cultivation methods.
Ensure all lab safety and SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) protocols are followed.