Laboratory Technician

Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm

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.

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 analysing 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 analyse data and interpret results

Recording pertinent information in proprietary and standard software applications

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.