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Bachelors degree in a plant-related field

This position will provide general support for the lab, to boost the efficency of project output and expedite experimental results. This will include media and stock preparation, dishwashing, and greenhouse maintenance, tissue culture, DNA extractions and PCR.

Sterile technique; plant tissue and cell culture. Plant husbandry.

Plant care for soybeans, rice and switchgrass plants in the greenhouse in hot and cold temps, including lifting pots and soil. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Occasional field work.

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Media and stock preparation for the lab, including autoclaving, pouring and storage.

Care for plants in greenhouse (watering, planting, maintenance and harvesting).

Assist with lab and equipment maintenance, including ordering and tracking chemical inventories, glassware washing and preparation for tissue transfers and bacterial cultures.

Project support on transformation projects as needed (aseptic technique, tissue culture transfers, DNA extractions, PCR and gel electrophoresis).

Record-keeping and uploading to project web site as needed.