Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Lab Technician to support research and laboratory operations in the Biotechnology domain. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, preparing reagents, and assisting in experimental procedures related to plant tissue culture, microbiology, and molecular biology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting experiments related to plant cell culture, microbiology, and molecular biology.
• Prepare and maintain culture media, buffers, reagents, and other laboratory chemicals.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, laminar air flow systems, electrophoresis units, incubator shakers, UV spectrometers, HPLC, and PCR machines.
• Ensure proper sterilization and cleanliness of lab equipment and workspaces.
• Monitor plant growth conditions and maintain culture stocks.
• Record experimental data accurately and maintain laboratory documentation.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist faculty/research staff in ongoing research projects.
• Manage inventory of laboratory consumables and place requirements when needed.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of plant tissue culture techniques and microbiological methods.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as PCR and electrophoresis.
• Familiarity with handling advanced laboratory instruments (HPLC, spectrophotometer, etc.).
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain lab standards.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for laboratory equipment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, preferably Biotechnology or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in a biotechnology laboratory (academic or industry).

Preferred Attributes:

• Prior experience in academic research labs.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Interested candidates can also send their updated CV to anagha.subhash@mahindrauniversity.edu.in with the subject “Application for Lab Technician – CLS“