Laboratory Technician
BC Forward

Laboratory Technician

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Lab Technician for an opportunity in Johnston, IA 50131

Position Title: Lab Technician

Location: Johnston, IA 50131
Anticipated Start Date: 12/09/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=30 HRS WEEKLY)/PART TIME (< 30 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [ON-SITE]
Pay Range: [$20/hr] - [$21.50/hr]

Requirements:

• Job Description:
• The Research technician will be part of the Maize Transformation team within the Crop Transformation Systems in Biotechnology/Trait Discovery and Optimization.

Follow all standard operating procedures to generate quality transgenic and genome editing events to support trait discovery, trait optimization, and product development programs.

Crop transformation work involves preparing explants, performing transformation, sub-culturing tissue during the selection process, and regenerating tissue to produce high-quality transgenic or genome-edited plants.

Maintain accurate electronic and legal notebook records for all research work, summarize results, note areas for improvement, execute all lab work by following safety and ergonomic standards, and organize daily workflow to meet specified timelines.

Exhibit great interpersonal/team communication skills, organizational skills, keen attention to detail, a can-do positive attitude, and the desire to work as a member of a team.
Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231647 when responding to this ad.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Johnston, IA (Onsite)

Job Type
Biotech

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
11/19/2024

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