Laboratory Technician#26-27370

Johnston, IA

Onsite Job Description

Pay Rate:

• /hour
  

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 Client 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:
  processing samples under sterile lab conditions
  measuring, imaging, and analyzing experimental results
  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.

EEO "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."