Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

Location: Johnston, IA 50131

Shift: Monday – Wednesday 8AM -5PM (flexible); Thursday – Friday 7AM-4PM

Pay Rate: $24/hr on W2 (all inclusive)

The Assay Development and Characterization (ADC) team is responsible for developing and optimizing various assay platforms to identify and characterize hits, actives, leads, and construct performance.

As part of the ADC team, the Research Assistant will perform general laboratory operations tasks and provide support with experimental execution, at the direction of laboratory and/or project leads. The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative, team environment.

Responsibilities and tasks may include:

• Maintaining laboratory facilities and equipment in accordance with laboratory standards.

• Use of common instrumentation, including liquid handlers and plate readers.

• Comfortability working with a variety of insect species at various life stages.

• Assist in plant assays including sampling, culture maintenance, and plant care.

• Perform lab duties that at times require sterile technique

• Standard lab cleaning procedures

• Ability to accurately document experimental data, under advisement of project lead(s).

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s (2-yr) or Bachelor’s degree (4-yr) required.

• New graduates with experience in a laboratory setting are encouraged to apply.

• Preference given to candidates with flexibility to start early on Thursday and Friday as it aligns with laboratory activities

• Possible weekend rotations, typically once per month