Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Lab Tech

BCforward; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward seeks a Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Lab Tech in Johnston, IA, for a 6-month assignment. The role supports a research team in developing and evaluating plant breeding methods, with duties in plant tissue culture under supervision.

The candidate will coordinate with team members, assist with sample processing, imaging, and data analysis, and help maintain a sterile, safe laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Experience with plant tissue culture or lab work is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting, with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, executing, and scoring experiments in support of the research team.
• Perform plant tissue culture tasks including transformation and propagation as needed.
• Maintain a safe, aseptic work environment and proper documentation of methods and results.
• Record data and observations in software and proprietary systems.

Skills

Biological sciences

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Lab Tech in Johnston IA

Location: Johnston IA

Duration: 6 Months

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm)

Description

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.

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

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 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

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.