Laboratory Technician

BCForward is currently looking for highly motivated Laboratory Technician at Johnston, IA 50131

Position Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Johnston, IA 50131
Expected Duration: 12+ months.
Estimated Start Date: 5/14/2024.
Pay Rate: $ 27/hr.

Description:

Looking for a responsible and highly motivated Research Associate to join the Trait Discovery Mass Spectrometry Team! Trait Discovery Mass Spectrometry (TDMS) in Protein and Analytical Core Technologies (PACT) is focused on utilizing varied enzymatic digestions, high performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry methods for protein identification and quantification in various types of samples. This person will: perform lab reagent preparation and inventory, sample extractions, total protein determinations, enzymatic digestions, and equipment operation with a focus on ensuring the lab provides timely and quality results to our clients.

The duties and responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure that all materials necessary for production are prepared properly, on time, and in a safe manner.
• Perform routine lab support tasks including the following:
• Solution preparation
• General lab cleaning/maintenance
• Lab supply inventory
• Equipment and assays operation
• Perform sample extraction, total protein quantitation, and enzymatic digestion.
• Assist in the loading and running of digested samples onto chromatography and mass spectrometry systems.
• Troubleshoot processes as needed.
• Promotion of a safe working environment.
• Continually look for process improvement opportunities and help the team to implement solutions.

Job Qualification

The following are required:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or equivalent amounts of relevant education and experience.
• Strong wet-lab skills
• Ability to work well with teams as well as independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to stay focused.
• Experience with problem identification, problem solving and process improvement.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and committed to personal/technical growth.
• Must have excellent written, oral, and organizational skills.

The following are preferred:

• Protein specific analysis experience
• Sample preparation for proteomics, knowledge of mass spectrometry, and database maintenance.
• High performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry experience

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 221505 when responding to this ad.