Job Title:Laboratory Technician Duration: 3 months Location: Johnston IA USA 50131
Job Description: We are world-class experts in plant breeding and biotechnology seeking to hire a contingent Lab Technician position within the Biotechnology team. This 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: 1.) processing samples under sterile lab conditions 2.) measuring, imaging, and analyzing experimental results 3.) 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.
Note: closed toe/heel shoes will be required
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $20.00/hr.
