Chloroplast Biochemistry & Gene Regulation Technician

Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research; Forest Home (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research in Ithaca, NY invites applications for a Research Technician to work on chloroplast RNA quality control and C4 photosynthesis projects, performing molecular biology, photosynthetic measurements, genetic crosses, and basic protein biochemistry. Training and collaboration with a small BTI team are available.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, able to analyze literature with statistics, and can work independently or in teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with molecular biology techniques preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in RNA quality control work in chloroplasts and study C4 photosynthetic pathways.
• Perform routine molecular biology and basic protein biochemistry tasks.

Job description

The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research in Ithaca, NY invites applications for a Research Technician to work on chloroplast RNA quality control and C4 photosynthesis projects, performing molecular biology, photosynthetic measurements, genetic crosses, and basic protein biochemistry. Training and collaboration with a small BTI team are available.

Ideal candidates are highly organized, able to analyze literature with statistics, and can work independently or in teams.