Plant Cytogenetics Lab Technician (Part-Time, FISH)

Unified Business Solutions, LLC; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Unified Business Solutions, LLC is seeking a part-time lab technician/assistant experienced in plant cytogenetics to assist in research activities in College Station, Texas. The role entails working with tree seedlings and FISH techniques in a laboratory setting.

The successful candidate will hold a BS/BA in biological or plant sciences and have relevant lab experience, with responsibilities including preparing solutions, using microscopes, and ensuring proper chemical disposal.

This position averages 600 hours of work per year and may require federal background verification.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States and able to pass a Federal Background Check.
• 5 years cytogenetics lab experience or 2 years with an MS.

Responsibilities

• Germination of tree species seeds and growing seedlings in a greenhouse.
• Preparation of solutions and reagents for analysis.
• Using stereo and compound microscopes for analysis.
• Preparing root tip chromosome spread slides for FISH.
• Assisting in FISH experiments and managing lab supplies.
• Disposing of chemicals appropriately.

Skills

Germinating and growing tree seedlings

Preparing chemical solutions

Using stereo and compound microscopes

Preparing root tips for chromosome spreading

Properly disposing of used reagents

Education

BS/BA degree in biological or plant sciences

MS degree in plant sciences

Job description

Unified Business Solutions, LLC is seeking a part-time lab technician/assistant experienced in plant cytogenetics to assist in research activities in College Station, Texas. The role entails working with tree seedlings and FISH techniques in a laboratory setting.

The successful candidate will hold a BS/BA in biological or plant sciences and have relevant lab experience, with responsibilities including preparing solutions, using microscopes, and ensuring proper chemical disposal.

This position averages 600 hours of work per year and may require federal background verification.