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Actalent

Lab Technician

Ankeny, IA · On-site

$22 - $23/hr

Laboratory Technician This role focuses on the creation and movement of physical seed samples and ... Perform designated physical seed quality analyses to support laboratory testing and research ...

Actalent

Lab Technician

Ankeny, IA

$22 - $23/hr

Laboratory Technician This role focuses on the creation and movement of physical seed samples and ... Perform designated physical seed quality analyses to support laboratory testing and research ...

Astrix Inc

Laboratory Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$20/hr

Pay Rate Low: 20 | Pay Rate High: 20 Lab Technician - Wet Chemistry & Sample Preparation Location ... Complete required quality-control testing, including method blanks, duplicates, seed controls, and ...

IFSI

Research Farm Technician

Arlington, WI · On-site

$17.50 - $24.25/hr

Research Farm Technician Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI) is seeking a highly motivated ... testing sites, seed preparation, inventory management, planting, plot maintenance, and data ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

... seed extraction, tissue collection, pathogen testing, harvest activities, and inventory management. * Maintain accurate records of plant materials, growth stages, breeding activities, and greenhouse ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI · On-site

$54K - $82K/yr

... seed extraction, tissue collection, pathogen testing, harvest activities, and inventory management. * Maintain accurate records of plant materials, growth stages, breeding activities, and greenhouse ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI

$54K - $82K/yr

... seed extraction, tissue collection, pathogen testing, harvest activities, and inventory management. * Maintain accurate records of plant materials, growth stages, breeding activities, and greenhouse ...

PepsiCo

Potato Breeding Technician

Rhinelander, WI

$54K - $82K/yr

... seed extraction, tissue collection, pathogen testing, harvest activities, and inventory management. * Maintain accurate records of plant materials, growth stages, breeding activities, and greenhouse ...

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Molecular PCR Laboratory Technician

Pleasant Grove, CA • On-site

California Seed & Plant Lab
1 - 10 employees
Learn more about California Seed & Plant Labexternal

$22 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Run PCR/RT-PCR/qPCR/RT-qPCR assays, including preparing PCR plate maps, master mixes, and setting up multi-target/multi-sample reactions.

  • Perform gel electrophoresis assays and prepare assay controls such as negative, positive, and process controls.

  • Maintain proper documentation, track reagents and lot numbers, and ensure workspace organization and safety protocols are followed.

Job description

Are you looking to kick off your career in plant science and molecular biology? CSP Labs (California Seed and Plant Lab, Inc.) is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join at the entry level our molecular biology laboratory at CSP Labs (California Seed and Plant Lab, Inc.). The incumbent will be responsible for running PCR assays on seed and plant material to detect plant pathogens.

Company Profile
CSP Labs is a growth-oriented, full-service plant pathology and genotyping laboratory located in Pleasant Grove, CA. We are known for our rapid, high quality seed and plant testing services, and have a global customer base. The laboratory employs over 50 people in its seed health, plant health, molecular biology, and genotyping laboratories. To learn more, visit csplabs.com, and learn more about working at CSP Labs here. We are conveniently located in the Greater Sacramento area, and are 20 minutes from Downtown Sacramento, 15 minutes from Sacramento International Airport, and 30 minutes from Davis, CA.
Responsibilities

- Sample intake, scheduling, and tracking according to established priorities and workflows

- Run PCR/RT-PCR/qPCR/RT-qPCR assays: prepare PCR plate maps, prepare master mixes, set up multi-target/multi-sample PCR reactions in 96/384-well format

- Run agarose gel electrophoresis assays

- Liquid handling with pipettes: single channel, multichannel, repeaters, serological, semi- automated high throughput liquid handling equipment, etc.

- Prepare primer and probe working stocks

- Preparation of buffers and reagents

- Prepare assay controls (including negative, positive, and process controls)

- Maintain kit and reagent logs, including lot number tracking and basic inventory coordination

- Maintain a clean and organized workspace

- Basic lab chores (putting supplies away, autoclave materials, taking out trash; recycling, etc.) and general lab housekeeping (washing general glassware, general cleaning etc.)

- Ensure proper documentation is kept per our SOPs including documenting and communicating test deviations or issues

- Collaborate with teammates to share spaces/equipment and meet turnaround times

- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow relevant safety SOPs

- Actively participate in the lab’s quality management system (QMS)

- Help troubleshoot equipment and assay issues

- Assist with other lab tasks or processes including sample collection and nucleic acid extractions as needed


Requirements

- Must be willing to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time
- Able to pipette small volumes accurately and consistently in 384-well formats
- Strong attention to detail: labeling, plate mapping, documentation, and sample integrity
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work based on deadlines/queue
- Comfortable working in and with digital systems (LIMS, Google Sheets/Excel)
- Professional communication and reliability in a team environment
- Proactive listener/learner skills – asks questions to ensure clarity
- Can be trained to carry out basic steps of routine protocols with little to no supervision
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift to 40 lbs
- Bachelor of Science/Arts in a biology-related field


Equal Opportunity Employer
CSP Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.