Laboratory Technician - Plant Biotechnology

Position Overview

We are world-class experts in plant breeding and biotechnology seeking a motivated Research Laboratory Technician to join the Agriscience Biotechnology team. This position directly supports a cutting-edge research team dedicated to developing and evaluating novel plant breeding methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in creating, executing, and scoring results to meet research team needs, including processing samples under sterile lab conditions, measuring, imaging, and analyzing experimental data.
• Execute plant tissue culture workflows, including aspects of plant transformation and plant propagation.
• Conduct analytical assays on plant tissue samples as required.
• Document precise experimental details, analyze data, interpret results, and record pertinent information accurately into proprietary and standard software applications.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by strictly utilizing aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Cook up sampling and sample preparation efforts across the team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences (or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience). Industry-related experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Plant transformation experience in either a classroom or industry setting is highly desirable. Comfort with utilizing proprietary and standard software for data entry.
• Core Competencies: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent written/verbal communication, and sharp organizational abilities.
• Work Style: High attention to detail with the ability to stay focused while performing repetitive tasks. Must be a self-motivated, goal-oriented team player who can also work seamlessly independently.

Pay

Pay Rate: $27 per hour

Schedule

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Benefits

For immediate consideration, please forward your updated resume. #P1 As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

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