Job Description

Job Title: Molecular Biology Associate

Location: Durham, NC 27709

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

P ay Rate: $25.00-$25.00/Hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide.

Job Description:

Work in a fast-paced, dynamic, agricultural biotechnology team focused on innovating new breeding technologies to deliver higher quality seeds to benefit farmers.
Work with a team of knowledgeable researchers to solve challenges collectively.
Carry out guided research experiments involving molecular biology.
Collect and summarize data and attend weekly team meeting.
Work in the lab (80%), in-office on the computer (10%), and green house (5%). Occasionally work weekends as-needed.

Education:

Bachelors in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, Plant Genetics or related field.

Research Skills Preferred:

Experience in molecular cloning including vector design, assembly, PCR amplification and gel electrophoresis, ligation reactions, and sequence analysis.
Experience with troubleshooting PCR and/or enzymatic assays is a plus.
Experience with sterile plant tissue culture, preferred
Experience with confocal or other light microscopy, preferred
Knowledge and/or experience in plant genetics and physiology.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to work well in a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

Has a high level of personal integrity, which is critical both for the faithful execution of experimental designs and the appropriate documenting of results.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with multifunctional supporting groups and as part of teams.
Compile and communicate regular reports on research progress including basic data analysis in Microsoft Excel or similar.
Can maneuver and deliver results in a fast-changing environment.
Works independently and under limited supervision to plan and carry out research experiments

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Weekend work

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Molecular Biology Associate Job at TekWissen ®, Durham, NC