Associate Scientist l (DNA) (Entry Level)

Pay Rate: $17.25/Hr.Shift: Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30 PM (Full Time)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.Responsibilities and DutiesGeneral:Communicate effectively internally and externallyWork cooperativelyParticipate in general laboratory maintenanceEffectively communicate sample/internal issues to Manager and/or Group Lead as appropriateEffectively communicate personnel issues to Manager and/ or Group LeadSpecific:Assist with the creation of plate maps for DNA QAAssist in DNA QA extraction, testing, data analysis, and reportingBecome proficient in all areas of GTS planting/sample prep/evaluating/harvesting/extraction/testingHelp, support and maintain EBDI Safety programHelp, support and maintain EBDI ISO quality systemEnsure accurate and efficient execution of written protocolsTechnical training on equipment/processes in different labs as neededOther duties as needed