U.S-Based Cannabis Biotech Lab Setup & Regulatory Compliance
Budget: $50 – $0 USD
Job Title: U.S-Based Tissue Culture Consultant
We are looking for a U.S.-Based Tissue Culture Consultant for Cannabis Biotech Lab Setup & Regulatory Compliance.
Project Description:
We are a biotech startup specializing in plant genomics and diagnostics, currently expanding into tissue culture. We are looking for an experienced Tissue Culture Consultant to help us establish a fully compliant and functional tissue culture facility.
This is a short-to-medium term consulting engagement with the potential for longer collaboration depending on how things develop. The consultant will guide us step-by-step through the setup, protocol development, and compliance processes, ensuring everything is scientifically sound and aligned with industry best practices.
We are specifically seeking someone who:
- Has hands-on experience setting up tissue culture labs from scratch.
- Is well-versed in plant tissue culture techniques (ideally with cannabis or high-value crops).
- Understands lab best practices and quality control standards for micropropagation.
- Can help us create SOPs, workflows, and compliance documentation.
- Can advise on equipment selection, media preparation, contamination prevention, and sterilization procedures.
- Understands or is able to research relevant state and federal regulations as they pertain to plant tissue culture in a commercial setting.
- Is comfortable breaking down complex processes for a team that’s highly skilled in genomics but new to this area.
Deliverables include:
- Detailed lab setup plan and equipment checklist.
- Custom tissue culture protocols tailored to our plant types.
- Quality assurance and contamination control guidelines.
- Staff training documentation and onboarding support.
- Ongoing remote consultation (or optional on-site support if feasible).
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD or MSc in Plant Science, Biotechnology, or related field.
- Prior experience working with commercial labs or tissue culture operations.
- Experience in the cannabis or regulated agriculture industry a big plus.
- Strong communication skills, responsive and collaborative working style.
We are looking for a U.S.-Based Tissue Culture Consultant for Cannabis Biotech Lab Setup & Regulatory Compliance.
Project Description:
We are a biotech startup specializing in plant genomics and diagnostics, currently expanding into tissue culture. We are looking for an experienced Tissue Culture Consultant to help us establish a fully compliant and functional tissue culture facility.
This is a short-to-medium term consulting engagement with the potential for longer collaboration depending on how things develop. The consultant will guide us step-by-step through the setup, protocol development, and compliance processes, ensuring everything is scientifically sound and aligned with industry best practices.
We are specifically seeking someone who:
- Has hands-on experience setting up tissue culture labs from scratch.
- Is well-versed in plant tissue culture techniques (ideally with cannabis or high-value crops).
- Understands lab best practices and quality control standards for micropropagation.
- Can help us create SOPs, workflows, and compliance documentation.
- Can advise on equipment selection, media preparation, contamination prevention, and sterilization procedures.
- Understands or is able to research relevant state and federal regulations as they pertain to plant tissue culture in a commercial setting.
- Is comfortable breaking down complex processes for a team that’s highly skilled in genomics but new to this area.
Deliverables include:
- Detailed lab setup plan and equipment checklist.
- Custom tissue culture protocols tailored to our plant types.
- Quality assurance and contamination control guidelines.
- Staff training documentation and onboarding support.
- Ongoing remote consultation (or optional on-site support if feasible).
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD or MSc in Plant Science, Biotechnology, or related field.
- Prior experience working with commercial labs or tissue culture operations.
- Experience in the cannabis or regulated agriculture industry a big plus.
- Strong communication skills, responsive and collaborative working style.