Biology Laboratory Technician

Job Description:

We are looking for a Lab Technician for a research lab in our company, located in Johnston, Iowa. With guidance from supervision, this person will assist technical personnel in general laboratory operations and routine laboratory or information handling tasks in support of scientific research. Perform tasks according to accepted methods and training prescribed by the team.

Duties may include:

• Culture and process microbial strains.

• Extract total protein from bacteria and plant samples.

• Provide support in sample prep for whole genome sequencing.

• Perform PCR, molecular cloning and protein expression.

• Maintain inventory of basic lab supplies and equipment.

• Maintain detailed biological sample inventory in the lab.

• Migrate inventory records into databases.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or other related science.

• Previous laboratory experience is preferred.

• Proficient knowledge of and experience in aseptic techniques.

• Very good organization skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Other experience (Preferred but not required)

• Experience to work with BSL-2 microorganisms.

• Experience with molecular biology techniques.

• Experience in genomic DNA extraction from biological samples.