Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Description:

Job Description

Summary:

With guidance from supervision, assists technical personnel in general laboratory operations and routine laboratory or information handling tasks in support of scientific research. Works as part of a team to support the research and development of plant genome editing technologies. Desired skills include familiarity with routine molecular biology techniques.

Job Description:

Assists team members conducting experiments and technical operations. Understands and follows laboratory protocols and completes tasks in a timely fashion. Helps formulate work plans and efficiently manages own daily workload.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in biochemistry, biological science, genetics, or related field

• Familiarity performing routine molecular biology procedures including but not limited to
o vector construction
o

E. coli transformation
o DNA extraction (plasmid and genomic)
o PCR

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

• Strong organizational skills and detail orientated

• Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures.

Hours per Day

8

Hours per Week

40