Hardening Area In-charge in a Tissue Culture Lab Nursery
6 days ago
Job Purpose:
To manage and supervise the hardening (acclimatization) phase of tissue-cultured plants, ensuring optimal survival, growth, and quality of plantlets transitioning from sterile lab conditions to natural environments.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Hardening Process Management
- Oversee the gradual acclimatization of in vitro plantlets to ex vitro conditions.
- Ensure environmental parameters such as humidity, light intensity, temperature, and air flow are maintained appropriately.
- Plan and execute phased exposure of plantlets to external conditions (greenhouse, shade net, open area).
- Monitor and maintain substrate/media used in primary and secondary hardening (e.g., cocopeat, vermiculite, etc.).
2. Supervision and Labor Management
- Lead and supervise the nursery staff assigned to the hardening area.
- Train workers on proper handling, transplanting, irrigation, and disease/pest monitoring techniques.
- Ensure daily operations are running smoothly and efficiently.
3. Plant Health and Quality Control
- Regularly inspect plantlets for signs of stress, disease, or nutrient deficiency.
- Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
- Coordinate with plant pathologists or lab technicians for diagnosis and treatment plans.
4. Inventory and Documentation
- Maintain records of plant batches received from the tissue culture lab.
- Track survival rates, losses, growth stages, and output for each batch.
- Document daily activities, environmental data, inputs used, and plant performance.
5. Resource Management
- Ensure availability and proper usage of inputs like pots, trays, substrates, fertilizers, and irrigation systems.
- Monitor usage of water and nutrients, and maintain irrigation infrastructure.
- Coordinate with procurement team for timely replenishment of stock.
6. Facility Maintenance
- Maintain cleanliness and order in the hardening facility.
- Conduct routine maintenance of greenhouse/shade structures and equipment.
- Ensure adherence to biosafety and hygiene protocols.
7. Coordination and Reporting
- Liaise with lab supervisors and field managers for production planning.
- Prepare weekly/monthly reports on plantlet status, survival rates, and batch progress.
- Provide feedback to the tissue culture team regarding the quality and performance of plantlets.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge of plant physiology, tissue culture, and nursery management.
- Hands-on experience in greenhouse and shade net management.
- Good understanding of plant disease and pest management.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 3–5 years of experience in a nursery or tissue culture hardening environment.
- Experience with commercial plant propagation or micropropagation preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily outdoor/greenhouse-based work with exposure to humidity and variable temperatures.
- May involve physical tasks like lifting trays, watering, or moving plants.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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