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

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: 6 months with possible extension

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT], [ON-SITE]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

• Job Description:

Responsibilities:
* Assist with creating, executing, and scoring results supporting research team needs, including but not limited to:
1.) processing samples under sterile lab conditions
2.) measuring, imaging, and analyzing experimental results
3.) coordinating sampling and preparing of samples as needed
* Execute plant tissue culture work including aspects of plant transformation, plant propagation, and conduct analytical assays of plant tissue samples as needed.
* Work in and maintain a safe work environment; includes using aseptic, sterile techniques
* Document experimental details with ability to analyze data and interpret results
* Recording pertinent information in proprietary and standard software applications

Qualifications:
* Ideal candidate has an Associate or Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, preferably with industry-related experience or equivalent amount of relevant education and experience.
* Plant transformation experience in classroom or industry setting is highly desirable
* Problem solving skills are required.
* Attention to detail and ability to stay focused while performing repetitive tasks is required
* Ability to work well with teams, as well as the ability to work independently is required
* Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills are required
* Self-motivated and goal-oriented person with excellent work ethics and time management.

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.

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 233498 when responding to this ad.