Associate Scientist l

Eurofins•River Falls, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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