Senior Research Technician - Slotkin Lab

Donald Danforth Plant Science Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is looking for a Senior Research Technician in the Slotkin Lab. This full-time role involves using molecular cloning and plant transformation techniques while contributing to innovative research aimed at enhancing crop genomic engineering. The successful candidate will lead research projects, keep detailed records, and mentor students, all in a supportive team environment committed to scientific excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Experience in tissue culture-based plant transformation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain precise records of research findings and analyze results.
• Establish and run design/build/test pipelines for plant genome engineering.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Goal oriented

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics or related field

Job description

Senior Research Technician - Slotkin Lab

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A full-time position for a Senior Research Technician is available in the Slotkin Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. The Slotkin Lab research program explores the cross-section of transposable elements, epigenetics and genome engineering. The candidate will use this combination to design, build and test approaches to engineer crop genomes. Previous experience is desired in molecular cloning and plant transformation. For more information, visit our website

Responsibilities

• Maintain precise records of research findings and the analysis of results
• Establish and run design / build / test pipelines to engineer plant genomes
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, and mentor graduate and/or undergraduate students as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Goal oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Able to organize, multitask their time efficiently and work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and interactive research environment
• Effective communication skills and ability to produce high-quality oral and written research products
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field related to Plant Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics or other related field is required
• Experience with tissue culture-based plant transformation is required
  
  

Submission

• Cover letter that includes a statement of past research experience and career goals
• CV
• Contact information for three (3) professional references
  
  

About The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Center’s work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is proudly an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Danforth Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the Danforth Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin and status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources, at 314-587-1033 for further assistance.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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