Assistant Manager (Tissue Culture laboratory) – Borneo Exotics (Pvt) Ltd
Job Overview
Borneo Exotics (Pvt) Ltd is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Manager – Tissue Culture Laboratory to support its advanced plant tissue culture operations in Lindula. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in plant tissue culture, laboratory management, and horticultural production. The successful candidate will assist in supervising laboratory operations, maintaining production quality standards, and supporting the growth of one of Sri Lanka’s leading export-oriented horticulture companies.
Job Category: Management, Engineering & Technical, Private Jobs
Position Details
Job Title: Assistant Manager – Tissue Culture Laboratory
Company: Borneo Exotics (Pvt) Ltd
Location: Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Lindula, Nuwara Eliya
Industry: Horticulture & Plant Production
Application Deadline: Within 7 days of the advertisement date
Company Overview
Borneo Exotics (Pvt) Ltd is a BOI-approved, export-oriented horticultural company established in Sri Lanka in 1997. The company is internationally recognized for producing and exporting high-quality Nepenthes plants. With a strong focus on innovation, advanced plant propagation techniques, and export-oriented production, Borneo Exotics continues to expand its tissue culture operations while maintaining world-class quality standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or Diploma in Biotechnology, Plant Science, Agriculture, Horticulture, Botany, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Professional training in plant tissue culture, laboratory management, or quality systems will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Nepenthes production, ornamental plant production, or commercial micropropagation will be a distinct advantage.
- Preferably 3–5 years of experience in plant tissue culture or commercial laboratory operations.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
- Hands-on experience in media preparation, autoclave operation, laminar airflow procedures, contamination monitoring, culture transfer, and laboratory record keeping.
- Experience in commercial-scale plant production, greenhouse operations, or nursery coordination will be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the day-to-day management of tissue culture laboratory operations.
- Supervise laboratory technicians and support staff to ensure compliance with approved laboratory procedures.
- Monitor plant cultures for contamination, growth performance, rooting response, and overall culture health.
- Coordinate production schedules, production targets, and staff allocation according to operational requirements.
- Ensure proper preparation, sterilization, and storage of laboratory media, chemicals, stock solutions, and consumables.
- Maintain laboratory hygiene, clean-room discipline, autoclave procedures, and contamination control measures.
- Maintain accurate production records, batch records, inventory records, and staff productivity records.
- Support the development and improvement of SOPs for micropropagation, initiation, multiplication, rooting, and transfer procedures.
- Coordinate with nursery production teams regarding rooted culture transfers and acclimatization activities.
- Assist in planning laboratory capacity, staffing requirements, training programs, and quality assurance initiatives.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership, supervision, and team coordination abilities.
- Excellent analytical and record-keeping skills.
- High attention to detail and quality standards.
- Ability to identify production issues and implement corrective actions.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality systems and contamination control procedures.
- Strong communication skills in English and Sinhala.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, email, and documentation tools.
- Ability to work effectively under production targets while maintaining laboratory discipline.
Salary & Benefits
- Attractive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience.
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized Nepenthes and exotic plant producer.
- Career growth opportunities within tissue culture and laboratory management.
- Exposure to advanced plant propagation technologies and laboratory systems.
- Professional working environment with export-oriented production operations.
- Accommodation and meals may be provided where applicable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their CV to the email address below within 7 days of the advertisement date.
Email: hr@borneoexotics.com
Important Notes
- Work location is Lindula, Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka.
- Applicants should preferably be below 35 years of age.
- Experience in plant tissue culture and laboratory operations is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, chemical handling, and inventory control will be advantageous.
- Experience in training junior technicians and preparing SOPs will be considered an added advantage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
