Laboratory Technician

Hunter Recruiting; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting seeks a Lab Technician to support a research team developing novel plant breeding methods. Under supervision, you will assist with tissue culture research activities and coordinate with team members to accomplish project goals.

Responsibilities include processing samples under sterile conditions, measuring and analyzing results, coordinating sample collection, and performing plant tissue culture tasks with emphasis on aseptic technique and data documentation.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has an Associate or Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, preferably with industry-related experience or equivalent education.
• 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 with good time management.

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 plant transformation, propagation, and conduct analytical assays
• Work in and maintain a safe work environment using aseptic techniques
• Document experimental details with ability to analyze data and interpret results
• Recording pertinent information in proprietary and standard software applications

Skills

Lab skills

Sterile technique

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in biology

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

The Lab Technician 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. This person will coordinate with various team members to accomplish such efforts.

• 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

Lab Technician 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.