Job Title: Molecular Biology Associate
Location: Durham, NC 27709
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Pay Rate: $25.00-$25.00/HrOverview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.
Job Description:
Work in a fast-paced, dynamic, agricultural biotechnology team focused on innovating new breeding technologies to deliver higher quality seeds to benefit farmers.
Work with a team of knowledgeable researchers to solve challenges collectively.
Carry out guided research experiments involving molecular biology.
Collect and summarize data and attend weekly team meeting.
Work in the lab (80%), in-office on the computer (10%), and green house (5%). Occasionally work weekends as-needed.
Education:
Bachelors in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, Plant Genetics or related field.
Research Skills Preferred:
- Experience in molecular cloning including vector design, assembly, PCR amplification and gel electrophoresis, ligation reactions, and sequence analysis.
- Experience with troubleshooting PCR and/or enzymatic assays is a plus.
- Experience with sterile plant tissue culture, preferred
- Experience with confocal or other light microscopy, preferred
- Knowledge and/or experience in plant genetics and physiology.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.
The Ideal Candidate:- Has a high level of personal integrity, which is critical both for the faithful execution of experimental designs and the appropriate documenting of results.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with multifunctional supporting groups and as part of teams.
- Compile and communicate regular reports on research progress including basic data analysis in Microsoft Excel or similar.
- Can maneuver and deliver results in a fast-changing environment.
- Works independently and under limited supervision to plan and carry out research experiments
- TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
