Laboratory Technician

The Lab Technician 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.

Lab Technician 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

Lab Technician 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.