Crop Transformation Facility (CTF) Soybean/Tobacco Transformation Technician - Carl R. Woese Institu

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Posted: 25-Jan-24

Location: Urbana, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 4959379

Crop Transformation Facility (CTF) Soybean/Tobacco Transformation Technician
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology
Primary Position Function/Summary
This role will involve conducting soybean transformations as part of the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efciency (RIPE) project, with the objective of consistently generating healthy plants for academic research. The position requires close collaboration within a small team of technicians, ensuring the timely fulfillment of service request deadlines.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Plant transformation and regeneration of soybean
• Media, buffer, bacterial stock preparation
• Documentation of work in appropriate databases and regular updates of progress during in-person meetings
• Labeling, stock organization and general lab maintenance

Additional Physical Demands
Laboratory-based work with non-hazardous materials.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Crop Science or closely related Life Science degree Experience: Experience with aseptic laboratory technique and sterile handling
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology
Experience: Experience with plant tissue culture, plant transformation, DNA isolation, PCR, genetic engineering
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: Knowledge of DNA isolation, PCR, aseptic laboratory technique
• Preferred: Knowledge of plant transformation, genetic engineering

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date. The minimum salary for this position is $48,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on February 14, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact IGB HR Office at [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .
Requisition ID: 1022698
Job Category: Research
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