Posted Jan 22, 2020 116 views
We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Research Associate to join our fast-growing and collaborative teams to work, in particular, on plant transformation and tissue culture in the delivery teams. This is a hands-on lab-based role which requires the ability to concentrate, pay attention to details, work efficiently, and troubleshoot. The right candidate will be well-organized, flexible, and able to deliver high quality results on time.
Responsibilities:
- Perform plant transformation in multiple crops (eg. soybean, tomato, and corn)
- Initiate and maintain in vitro plant cultures in a high throughput setting
- Support plant gene modification experiments
- Prepare tissue culture media as needed
- Maintain a clean working environment for plant tissue culture experiments
- Maintain detailed and organized records of your work, project data you generate and other information as needed
- Work with colleagues to troubleshoot and develop effective solutions when problems occur
- Participate in scientific discussions and present research outcomes to peers and management
YOU BRING
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Plant Biology or related subject with 1-2 years laboratory experience
- Experience with aseptic technique in laminar flow and bio-containment hoods
- Experience with bacterial cell culture
- Understanding of microbiology and molecular biology principles/techniquesAbility to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent planning, organization and execution skills
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member
- Show initiative, have good judgment and be willing to take on additional tasks/ and responsibilities as needed to achieve goals and deliverables.
- Positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
- Flexibility, adaptability and ability to challenge status quo in a constructive manner
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Slides, Sheets and Drive) and Cloud-based electronic notebook software like Benchling
- Ability to work creatively and efficiently in a fast-paced, start-up company environmentStrong communication skills, both written and oral
- Energy, self-motivation, ownership and focused execution
- Curiosity; desire to continuously learn and have a meaningful impact
- A collaborative approach, open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback
Bonus Qualifications
- 1 year experience with plant tissue culture in an academic or industry environment
- Knowledge of plant transformation technologies
- Experience with basic molecular biology
- Experience with light and fluorescent microscopy
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