Laboratory Assistant Job Listing at Kelly Services in Johnston, IA (Job ID 9348784)

Description

We are currently seeking qualified professionals for various contract positions with our established corporate clients in the Johnston, IA area. While these roles are temporary, they offer a valuable opportunity to gain experience and potentially transition into a permanent position within these reputable organizations.

Kelly Services proudly provides comprehensive health benefits to all contract employees, allowing you to focus on your performance and career development during the engagement. After the contract concludes, you will have the option to reassess your career goals and explore potential internal opportunities.

If you are interested in learning more about these exciting opportunities and how Kelly Services can support your career aspirations, please don't hesitate to contact me to schedule a brief informational call at your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.

TITLE:  Laboratory Assistant
PAY:  $20-21/hr       
DURATION:  8 months - possibility to extend
LOCATION:  Onsite – Johnston, IA
SCHEDULE:  M-F 8-4:30/5pm

Job Description
This position affords the opportunity to become familiar with breakthrough genomics technologies, platforms, and processes. The successful candidate will receive training in HMW and uHMW DNA isolation, and familiarize with optical mapping, sequencing, and other molecular biology strategies in support of ongoing plant genetics and breeding research programs. The candidate will perform bench-level molecular biology techniques, operate analytical instruments and ultimately record, compile and verify the accuracy of experimental data. He or she will be expected to assist in the comparison, development and deployment of protocols as needed.

Position Summary

1. Participates in activities in support of Long DNA technologies lab operations.
2. Such activities may include some or all the following processes and methods:

• Cell and nuclei isolation, ultra-high molecular weight (uHMW) DNA purification and quantification, DNA gel electrophoresis.

1. Receives training in core technologies and assists in the operation of some or all the following:

• PacBio SMRT sequencing, Illumina sequencing, Bionano DLS optical mapping and Oxford Nanopore sequencing.

1. Learns how to use and operate all support equipment, which may include centrifuges, DNA analyzers, fluorometers, thermal cyclers and microscopes. 
2. Accomplishes quality assurance.

• Maintains lab equipment and adequate level of lab supplies to assure timely achievement of lab activities.

1. Maintains accurate and timely records as needed by the research projects.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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