What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate Researcher position at Gravity Tech Inc?
- Job Title: Lab Technician (Plant Tissue Culture)
- Location: NW 62nd Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131
- Duration: 1 Years contract (Extendable)
- Pay: $22/hr on W2 without benefits
- Shift: 1st shift (Mon to Fri)
Description:
We are world-class experts in plant breeding and biotechnology seeking to hire a contingent Lab Technician position within the Agriscience 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:
- processing samples under sterile lab conditions
- measuring, imaging, and analyzing experimental results
- 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Plant transformation experience in classroom or industry setting? Please explain.
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23
