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Molecular Biology Analyst/Plant Molecular Biologist

Junction City, KS 66442

Posted: 01/06/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 4196

Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Regenerate transgenic plants from transformed callus tissue.
  • Implement electronic batch records to track callus tissue, transgenic events, and plantlets, and provide regular reports on performance metrics.
  • Conduct a variety of molecular biology techniques including PCR, Capillary Westerns, restriction digests, gel electrophoresis, Immuno-blots, and Western blots.
  • Maintain a personal Action Plan, documenting activities and results for effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Ensure an adequate supply of lab reagents and preparations required for transformation experiments, and place orders for reagents as needed.
  • Maintain a clean work area and equipment within the laboratory.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in various molecular biology techniques such as DNA gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion of plasmid DNA, clean lab techniques, and sterile technique.
  • Possess expertise in cloning with competent cells and the use of cloning vectors.
  • Prepare media for cell culture and transformation experiments.
  • Conduct Western blotting experiments and analyze results.
  • Successfully grow bacterial cultures required for molecular biology experiments.
  • Perform isolation and purification of DNA and/or RNA.
  • Conduct cDNA synthesis for gene expression studies.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) techniques.
  • Be highly motivated, highly organized and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comply with all safety training and good laboratory practices.
  • Design and guide complex experiments and projects using a wide application of complex principles, theories, and concepts.
  • Comply with all company policies.

Qualifications/Experience:
  • Strong desire to make a positive impact
  • Positive, can-do attitude.
  • Cares more and works harder than others
  • Phd in Cell or Molecular Biology or a related field.
  • Proven experience in molecular biology techniques, especially in plant transformation and transgenic plant production.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of recombinant DNA methods and plant transformation techniques.
  • Proficiency in various molecular biology techniques, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, and DNA purification.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of products, including Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with statistical analysis or optimization software to develop and execute using a design of experiments approach.
  • Experience presenting technical information to large groups.
  • A right to work in the USA without sponsorship.
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