Laboratory Technician

BCforward; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Plant Tissue Culture Research Assistant to support a research team focused on novel plant breeding methods. Under supervisor guidance, the candidate will assist in plant tissue culture activities and data collection.

The position emphasizes sterile technique, data recording, and collaboration within a team while enabling independent work on routine tasks and documentation of experimental results.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in biological sciences required.
• Experience with plant transformation highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process samples under sterile lab conditions.
• Measure, image, and analyze experimental results.
• Coordinate sampling and preparation of samples as needed.
• Perform plant tissue culture work including transformation and propagation.
• Conduct analytical assays of plant tissue samples as needed.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and a safe work environment.
• Record experimental details and analyze data in software applications.

Skills

Tissue culture

Lab safety

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Biological Sciences

Job description

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.