Laboratory Technician

BC Forward is Looking for Laboratory Technician at Johnston, IA

With guidance from supervision, assists technical personnel in general laboratory operations and routine laboratory or information handling tasks in support of scientific research. Works as part of a team to support the research and development of plant genome editing technologies. Desired skills include familiarity with routine molecular biology techniques.

Assists team members conducting experiments and technical operations. Understands and follows laboratory protocols and completes tasks in a timely fashion. Helps formulate work plans and efficiently manages own daily workload. The successful

* Bachelor's or Associate's degree in biochemistry, biological science, genetics, or related field

* Familiarity performing routine molecular biology procedures including but not limited to

o vector construction

o E. coli transformation

o DNA extraction (plasmid and genomic)

o PCR

* Proficient with Microsoft Office software

* Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

* Strong organizational skills and detail orientated

* Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures.


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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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 240752 when responding to this ad.