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Laboratory Technician

johnston, ia • Posted Yesterday
Onsite Full Time General
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location : Johnston, IA
Duration : 12 Months
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm

Description:
We are world-class experts in plant breeding and biotechnology seeking to hire a contingent Lab Technician position within our Biotechnology team. This position supports a research team developing and evaluating novel plant breeding methods. With guidance from a supervisor, the successful candidate would support plant tissue culture research activities. This person will coordinate with various team members to accomplish such efforts.

Responsibilities:
* Assist with creating, executing, and scoring results supporting research team needs, including but not limited to:
  1. processing samples under sterile lab conditions
  2. measuring, imaging, and analyzing experimental results
  3. coordinating sampling and preparing of samples as needed
* Execute plant tissue culture work including aspects of plant transformation, plant propagation, and conduct analytical assays of plant tissue samples as needed.
* Work in and maintain a safe work environment; includes using aseptic, sterile techniques
* Document experimental details with ability to analyze data and interpret results
* Recording pertinent information in proprietary and standard software applications

Qualifications:
* Ideal candidate has an Associate or Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, preferably with industry-related experience or equivalent amount of relevant education and experience.
* Plant transformation experience in classroom or industry setting is highly desirable
* Problem solving skills are required.
* Attention to detail and ability to stay focused while performing repetitive tasks is required
* Ability to work well with teams, as well as the ability to work independently is required
* Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills are required
* Self-motivated and goal-oriented person with excellent work ethics and time management.




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