Laboratory Technician - Compunnel : Job Details

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: 8305 NW 62nd Avenue, P.O. Box 7060, Johnston, IA 50131

Shift: Monday – Friday; 40hours week; 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Pay Rate: $21 - 25/hr on W2 (all inclusive)

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.