Beilstein Lab Research Professional (Temporary)

This is a temporary position.

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Planning, initiating, coordinating, and managing laboratory experiments:

• Prepare experimental samples from cultivated transgenic plants.
• Participate in scientific data collections, reductions and analyses involving routine procedures characterized by moderate use of independent judgement.
• Cultivate transgenic and non-transgenic plants.
• Collect and record phenotypic data (pollen tube growth, fertilization, seed set) and genotypic data (genotype wild-type and transgenic plants), analyze, and interpret
• Operate lab equipment (centrifuges, pH meters, thermolcylcers, microscopes).
• Maintain research facilities and equipment and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Revise protocols and procedures for pollen tube phenotyping.

• Primary responsibility for refining protocols for pollen tube germination and growth in vivo.
• Communicate revised protocols to graduate and undergraduate researchers.

Publish research results in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at relevant conferences, prepare project reports and procure research data.

• Prepare data summaries, charts, and outreach materials.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated experience in establishing laboratory protocols.
• Experience in plant genotyping (leaf and pollen samples) data collection.
• Experience in monitoring plant growth, health, and stress.
• Experience with statistical analyses using software like R, SAS, or Python.
• Experience in handling and organizing large, complex datasets.
• Knowledge of regulations governing transgenic plant material.
• Knowledge or requirements for documenting and disposing of transgenic material.
• Knowledge of plant safety guidelines.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• BS in Plant Sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of molecular biology laboratory work experience.