Job Title: Molecular Biology Associate

Location: Durham, NC 27709

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $25.00-$25.00/Hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.

Job Description:

• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic, agricultural biotechnology team focused on innovating new breeding technologies to deliver higher quality seeds to benefit farmers.
• Work with a team of knowledgeable researchers to solve challenges collectively.
• Carry out guided research experiments involving molecular biology.
• Collect and summarize data and attend weekly team meeting.
• Work in the lab (80%), in-office on the computer (10%), and green house (5%). Occasionally work weekends as-needed.

Education:

• Bachelors in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, Plant Genetics or related field.

Research Skills Preferred:

• Experience in molecular cloning including vector design, assembly, PCR amplification and gel electrophoresis, ligation reactions, and sequence analysis.
• Experience with troubleshooting PCR and/or enzymatic assays is a plus.
• Experience with sterile plant tissue culture, preferred
• Experience with confocal or other light microscopy, preferred
• Knowledge and/or experience in plant genetics and physiology.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has a high level of personal integrity, which is critical both for the faithful execution of experimental designs and the appropriate documenting of results.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with multifunctional supporting groups and as part of teams.
• Compile and communicate regular reports on research progress including basic data analysis in Microsoft Excel or similar.
• Can maneuver and deliver results in a fast-changing environment.
• Works independently and under limited supervision to plan and carry out research experiments

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.