Plant Breeding Lab Technician – Tissue Culture Specialist

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

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.