About us: Jnana Farms is a gourmet and medicinal mushroom cultivation and processing operation, spanning multi-species mushroom cultivation, extract/tincture production, controlled-environment food crop research.
We're a small, close-knit team at Jnana Farms, grounded in a robust belief in sustainability, natural products, and a holistic approach to health The role: Reporting to the Facility Head, the Lab Technician will support analytical quality control, batch documentation, and process operations across mushroom cultivation and downstream extraction workflows.
Responsibilities
Perform aseptic technique for spawn production, substrate inoculation, and culture maintenance
Support dual-extraction tincture production
Run and maintain QC assays
Maintain accurate lab records within our formal SOP/document control system
General lab upkeep:
equipment calibration, maintenance, and inventory management
Requirements
Degree/diploma in microbiology, biotechnology, life sciences, or a related field
Working familiarity with aseptic/sterile technique
Comfort with standard lab instrumentation (balances, pH meters, autoclaves)
Meticulous documentation habits; comfortable working within a structured SOP system
Nice to have
Prior mushroom cultivation, fermentation, or natural products extraction experience
Familiarity with FSSAI or food safety compliance.
Why join us
Genuine work-life balance; we value sustainable, focused work over long hours.