Job DescriptionJob Description
Laboratory Technician - Johnston, IA (CTVAJP00007487

Contract - about 12 months in length - with possible extension.

Starting in early July 2024

· Pay range = $22 - $25 hourly - 40 hour work week - on average.

· All roles require background check and drug screen

· Must be authorized to work in the US

Job Description Summary: With guidance from supervision, assists technical personnel in general laboratory operations and routine laboratory or information handling tasks in support of scientific research. Works as part of a team to support the research and development of plant genome editing technologies. Desired skills include familiarity with routine molecular biology techniques.

Job Description: Assists team members conducting experiments and technical operations. Understands and follows laboratory protocols and completes tasks in a timely fashion. Helps formulate work plans and efficiently manages own daily workload.

The successful candidate will have:
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in biochemistry, biological science, genetics, or related field
• Familiarity performing routine molecular biology procedures including but not limited to
o vector construction
o E. coli transformation
o DNA extraction (plasmid and genomic)
o PCR
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientated
• Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures

Equal Opportunity Employer

Company DescriptionAdvance Services provides the most qualified and dependable employees in the market by using our unique comprehensive interviewing /screening process and partnering with our clients. This allows us to truly customize to the staffing needs of every client while still delivering the best possible employees. As the industry leader, Advance Services continues to grow with more than 1,400 clients nationwide and over 60 offices across the United States. EOE.Company DescriptionAdvance Services provides the most qualified and dependable employees in the market by using our unique comprehensive interviewing /screening process and partnering with our clients. This allows us to truly customize to the staffing needs of every client while still delivering the best possible employees. As the industry leader, Advance Services continues to grow with more than 1,400 clients nationwide and over 60 offices across the United States. EOE.