Molecular Biology Research Associate — Seed Tech

TekWissen ®; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen Group is seeking a laboratory-based researcher to conduct guided molecular biology experiments in a fast-paced agricultural biotech team. You will collect and summarize data, attend weekly team meetings, and work across lab, office, and greenhouse environments.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in molecular biology or related field, with experience in cloning, PCR, and plant tissue culture, and strong communication skills to report progress within a multidisciplinary group.

Qualifications

• Experience with molecular cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, ligation, and sequence analysis.
• Troubleshooting PCR/enzymatic assays a plus.
• Sterile plant tissue culture experience preferred.
• Confocal or light microscopy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plant genetics and physiology.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out guided molecular biology experiments.
• Collect, summarize and report data; attend weekly team meetings.
• Lab work (80%), office work (10%), and greenhouse work (5%). Weekend work occasionally as needed.

Skills

Molecular cloning

PCR techniques

Gel electrophoresis

Ligation reactions

Sequence analysis

Plant tissue culture

Microscopy

Plant genetics

Data analysis in Excel

Team collaboration

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, Plant Genetics or related field

Tools

PCR machines

Confocal microscope

Tissue culture equipment

Job description

TekWissen Group is seeking a laboratory-based researcher to conduct guided molecular biology experiments in a fast-paced agricultural biotech team. You will collect and summarize data, attend weekly team meetings, and work across lab, office, and greenhouse environments.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in molecular biology or related field, with experience in cloning, PCR, and plant tissue culture, and strong communication skills to report progress within a multidisciplinary group.