Description:
The Pandey Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (St. Louis, MO) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a part-time (25 hours per week) Laboratory Technician position.
Responsibilities:
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DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, seed collection and plating and plant care
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General lab duties such as basic lab preparation and upkeep, supply stocking and tracking, media preparation
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Assist with lab and greenhouse work
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Provide staff support
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
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Some independence in planning and performing routine experiments, data analysis and interpretation of results
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Effective writing and communication skills, and good record keeping
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Familiarity with the Microsoft Suite of products, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint
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Basic understanding of sterile technique and ability to maintain a clean, organized work environment
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Ability to work within a team setting
- Ability to manage a variety of tasks within the working hours
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Align with Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship
Qualifications:
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Applicants should have some background in molecular biology/genetics/biochemistry
Submission:
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Cover letter
- Detailed resume
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center:
Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Center’s work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is proudly an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Danforth Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the Danforth Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin and status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources, at 314-587-1033 for further assistance.