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Location

Urbana, IL | United States

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Job description

Crop Transformation Facility (CTF) Construct Assembly Technician
Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

Job Summary
This position's primary function will be the construction and validation of plasmids for plant transformation.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Construction and validation of DNA constructs
• Organizing and maintaining chemical and biological stocks
• Lab documentation and maintenance of construct stages in the relevant databases
• Preparation and maintenance of media/buffers/reagents/stock solutions
• Distributing plasmids between RIPE members
• Updating and communicating the status of orders

Additional Physical Demands
Environmental Demands: Willingness to perform routine repetitive tasks in a laboratory with non-hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications


Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology or related discipline Experience: Experience in molecular cloning, PCR, restriction digest



Preferred Qualifications


Education: Master's degree in Molecular Biology or related discipline


Experience: Experience in Golden-Gate cloning and/or automated liquid handling automation



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Required: Knowledge of molecular cloning, PCR, lab documentation, excellent organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.


Preferred: Knowledge of electronic lab notebooks (Benchling), Sanger sequencing/sequence alignments, and automation techniques.

Appointment Information


This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after close date. The minimum salary for this position is $48,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on Friday, March 15, 2024 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact IGB HR office at [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .


Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected] .



Requisition ID : 1022417

Job Category : Research



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