This is a fully onsite position located in St. Louis, MO. Relocation cost reimbursement is not available for this opportunity, local candidates are preferred.
salary: $32 - $36 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Masters
Responsibilities
- Execute plant transformation and tissue culture techniques.
- Prepare plant protoplasts and cell suspensions.
- Handle and prepare nucleic acids and nanoparticles.
- Conduct PCR and next-generation sequencing and analysis.
- Express and characterize proteins and produce ribonucleoproteins.
- Design and perform laboratory studies, including seed germination and nanoparticle/ribonucleoprotein uptake and translocation studies.
- Conduct cell biological and whole-plant analyses in controlled environments.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientists to manage data and develop, implement, and document workflows.
- Independently prioritize, evaluate, implement, and troubleshoot approaches and tasks to achieve desired outcomes.
- Masters or PhD in scientific discipline with at least 4 years of related experience, including graduate studies.
- Innovative mindset with hands-on experience in research involving plant cellular systems, protoplasts, and plant transformation.
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to document research project results through oral presentations and/or peer-reviewed scientific publications.
The essential functions of this role include:
Skills
Qualifications
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
