Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

BCForward is currently looking for Laboratory Assistant Location: Johnston, IA 50131.


Position Title: Laboratory Assistant

Location: Johnston, IA 50131.

Expected Duration: 08 months.

Estimated Start Date: To Be discussed.

Pay Rate: $22.00/hr.

Job Description:

• Assists technical personnel in general laboratory operations, maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with Laboratory standards in order to help ensure the validity and integrity of experimental results.
• This position affords the opportunity to become familiar with breakthrough genomics technologies, platforms, and processes.
• The successful candidate will receive training in HMW and uHMW DNA isolation, and familiarize with optical mapping, sequencing, and other molecular biology strategies in support of ongoing plant genetics and breeding research programs.
• The candidate will perform bench-level molecular biology techniques, operate analytical instruments and ultimately record, compile and verify the accuracy of experimental data.
• He or she will be expected to assist in the comparison, development and deployment of protocols as needed.

Position Summary

• Participates in activities in support of Long DNA technologies lab operations.
• Such activities may include some or all of the following processes and methods: Cell and nuclei isolation, ultra-high molecular weight (uHMW) DNA purification and quantification, DNA gel electrophoresis.
• Receives training in core technologies and assists in the operation of some or all of the following: PacBio SMRT sequencing, Illumina sequencing, Bionano DLS optical mapping and Oxford Nanopore sequencing.
• Learns how to use and operate all support equipment, which may include centrifuges, DNA analyzers, fluorometers, thermal cyclers and microscopes.
• Accomplishes quality assurance.
• Maintains lab equipment and adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities.
• Maintains accurate and timely records as needed by the research projects.
• Works well within a team environment and follows Corteva and other policies.

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.

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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 220761 when responding to this ad.

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