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Johnston, IA (In Person)
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More Results Research Assistant Employer Net2Source Location Johnston, Iowa, US Salary Competitive Closing date Jun 15, 2026 View more categories View less categories Sector Academic / Research Field Conservation science Discipline Biology Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time Apply on website Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Job Description Duration- 12 months contract Location- Johnston,IA,USA,50131
This position supports a research team developing and evaluating 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.
Client:
We are world-class experts in plant breeding and biotechnology seeking to hire a contingent position within the Biotechnology team.This position supports a research team developing and evaluating 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.