Crop/Plant/Seed Lab Technician
4 days ago
Position Type:
- Contract
- On-site
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology or Genetics plus two or more year’s relevant laboratory experience.
- Experience in a high throughput testing lab (greater than 200K samples/year) generating routine analytical data.
- Ability to initiate and complete analytical testing according to applicable work instructions within a defined timeline and compliant with QMS guidelines.
- Knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of DNA isolation and fluorescence-based PCR.
- Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with laboratory automation, liquid handling platforms, and software systems such as LIMS.
- Proactive communication on progress of assigned projects.
- Ability to interact positively and proactively with team members.
- Previous experience with plants or agricultural crops preferred, but not required.
- Prior experience and comfort working in a high throughput lab environment performing repetitive routine work is preferred.
- Computer skills including Windows 7, SharePoint and MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
Responsibilities:
- Perform repetitive, high throughput DNA extractions in a laboratory that processes over 500K cotton and soybean samples annually.
- Follow a pre-established process and operate semi and fully automated high throughput laboratory platforms to complete DNA extractions from multiple crop species in a specified timeframe and consistent with internal quality standards.
- All work will be assigned by team supervisors, and registration of completion performed by the Lab Technician using a lab information system (LIMS).
- Perform daily duties within the DNA lab including reagent preparation, consumable stocking, sample reception and routine maintenance tasks.
- May assist senior analysts in downstream analysis processes including using fluorescence-based PCR for GM technology confirmation and zygosity determination.
- Knowledge or interest in lab automation, plant genetics, and lab information management systems is a plus.
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