At a Glance
- Tasks: Propagate plants through tissue culture and maintain high-quality standards.
- Company: Majestic Young Plants, a leading horticultural company in Australia.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for growth in a vibrant industry.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic lab environment with a focus on quality and hygiene.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and contribute to innovative plant propagation techniques.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Nursery Operations or 2 years’ experience in plant propagation.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Majestic Young Plants is a propagation nursery and horticultural company, supplying wholesale markets in Australia and internationally with high-quality plant material. We run an in-house tissue culture laboratory in Healesville, Victoria, and are seeking two experienced Nurserypersons to propagate plants through tissue culture.
Key responsibilities:
- Propagating plants by tissue culture, including subculturing and multiplication under aseptic conditions in laminar flow cabinets
- Preparing and sterilising culture media and equipment
- Supporting the initiation of new plant material
- Deflasking, then sticking and acclimatising tissue culture plantlets in the nursery
- Monitoring cultures and plantlets for contamination, growth and quality
- Keeping accurate propagation and production records
- Maintaining strict laboratory hygiene and cleaning standards
- Appropriate handling of propagation material
Requirements:
- Certificate III in Nursery Operations or Production Horticulture, or at least 2 years’ experience in plant propagation (tissue culture experience highly regarded)
- Good aseptic technique, fine hand skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work at a steady, consistent rate
- Understanding of quality standards and of health and safety regulations
- Literacy and numeracy skills, and proficiency in MS Office
Nurseryperson – Tissue Culture in Healesville employer: MAJESTIC SELECTIONS PTY LTD
Majestic Young Plants is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and innovative work environment in the picturesque Healesville area. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ongoing training and growth opportunities for our Nurserypersons, ensuring that you can advance your skills in tissue culture propagation while contributing to sustainable horticulture practices. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to nurturing plants and fostering a culture of excellence.
Contact Details:
MAJESTIC SELECTIONS PTY LTD Recruitment Team
