Biotechnology Technician

7 days ago

Johnston, Iowa, United States Compunnel Inc. Full time
Job Title: Biotechnology Technician

Estimated Salary: $45,000 - $49,800 per year (based on 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year)

Location: Johnston, IA

Job Type: Full-time

About Compunnel Inc.

Compunnel Inc. is a pioneer in agricultural biotechnology. Our Protein Engineering Group (PEG) focuses on developing innovative solutions for insect control and herbicide resistance.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Biotechnology Technician to join our research team. As a key contributor, you will support Biotechnology discovery and pipeline advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, mutagenesis, DNA purification, sequencing, and transformation/transduction.
  • Conduct sequence analyses and database searches using Geneneious and other internal molecular biology and bioinformatics tools.
  • Operate liquid handling equipment to conduct various assays.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure its optimal performance.
  • Communicate plans, procedures, and results effectively.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field with at least one year of relevant research experience.
  • Knowledge of molecular biology methods including cloning, mutagenesis, DNA purification, bacterial cell culture, PCR, and sequencing.
  • Ability to design primers, plasmid constructs, and libraries.
  • Familiarity with bioinformatics sequence analysis tools like BLAST.
  • Experience with database management.
  • Excellent communication skills.

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