Job DetailsJob Title: Laboratory TechnicianLocation: Johnston IA
Duration:
Contract - 12 monthsSchedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pmOverview: 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.
Key Accountabilities:- Assist with creating, executing, and scoring results supporting research team needs, including but not limited to:processing samples under sterile lab conditionsmeasuring, imaging, and analysing experimental resultscoordinating 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 analyse data and interpret results
- Recording pertinent information in proprietary and standard software applicationsQualifications:
- 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.
