Plant Genomics Technician

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in Pullman, WA, seeks a technically skilled individual to assist research leaders and scientists in performing diverse duties across a research project, from sample handling to genetic analysis and equipment maintenance.

You will contribute to propagating plants, preparing reagents, and tracking samples through growth and analysis steps in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Collects, prepares, evaluates, and verifies samples and supporting records.
• Prepares solutions and reagents for use in the laboratory, field, or greenhouse.
• Propagates and harvests plants.
• Tracks plant samples through plant growth and analysis steps.
• Adapts, modifies or develops new techniques and/or procedures to satisfy the needs of the research project.
• Performs genetic analysis including DNA or RNA extraction, PCR or marker analysis, or following inheritance of traits.
• Maintains, calibrates and modifies complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service in Pullman, WA, seeks a technically skilled individual to assist research leaders and scientists in performing diverse duties across a research project, from sample handling to genetic analysis and equipment maintenance.

You will contribute to propagating plants, preparing reagents, and tracking samples through growth and analysis steps in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse setting.