Job Details

Hark Orchids, LP has openings for Propagation Laboratory Production Associates to perform the final stages of the in-vitro propagation process in a laboratory environment. This position requires manual dexterity and fine motor skills, high levels of focus, and strict attention to process controls.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Use of proper techniques to handle and manipulate plants with instruments, including curved and straight forceps and scalpels.
• Adherence to Hark's standard work processes and procedures.
• Compliance with Hark's sterile work environment requirements and hygiene practices.
• Achieve production rates based on training and length of service.
• Enter all required work order data into Hark's proprietary production control and lot traceability system.
• Complete work orders as assigned in compliance with standard work procedures.
• Identify mutations in the growth patterns of phalaenopsis orchids at the various stages of development.
• Detect infection in the plants and growing medium.

Please Note: Hark Orchids is not a traditional greenhouse. Orchids are propagated in a sterile laboratory, not grown from seeds or simple cuttings.