Associate Scientist l (Full Time)

Pay Rate: $17.25/Hr.

Shift: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30 PM (Full Time)

The GTS Department is dedicated to supporting ELISA/HB planting harvesting extraction and testing; DNA QA grinding plating and testing; MBGT planting plating and testing; Electrophoresis planting plating extraction and testing.

The GTS Department includes genetic purity testing using Isozyme Electrophoresis trait purity testing using ELISA/Herbicide Bioassay testing and adventitious presence and zygosity testing using in DNA QA using PCR.

The DNA Associate Scientist is responsible for helping in all activities as directed for the GTS/MBGT work streams with primary focus in DNA extraction testing and data analysis.

Responsibilities and Duties

General:

• Communicate effectively internally and externally
• Work cooperatively
• Participate in general laboratory maintenance
• Effectively communicate sample/internal issues to Manager and/or Group Lead as appropriate
• Effectively communicate personnel issues to Manager and/ or Group Lead

Specific:

• Assist with the creation of plate maps for DNA QA
• Assist in DNA QA extraction testing data analysis and reporting
• Become proficient in all areas of GTS planting/sample prep/evaluating/harvesting/extraction/testing
• Help support and maintain EBDI Safety program
• Help support and maintain EBDI ISO quality system
• Ensure accurate and efficient execution of written protocols
• Technical training on equipment/processes in different labs as needed
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications :

Education/Experience:

• High school and science aptitude
• Within a commutable distance of the worksite location. 
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Skills:

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail
• Flexible
• Good communication skills

Other Factors:

• Eager to learn
• Position requires sitting and standing for multiple hours as well as lifting up to 50lbs. 

Additional Information :

Shift: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30 PM (Full Time)

What we offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Eurofins USA Genomic Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time