Laboratory Technician

Job Details Job Title: Laboratory Technician Location: Johnston IA Duration: Contract - 12 months Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm Overview: 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 conditions measuring, imaging, and analysing 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 analyse 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.