This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11611324 Crop TransformationFacility (CTF) Construct Assembly Technician

　　Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology

　　Job Summary

　　This position\'s primary function will be the construction andvalidation of plasmids for plant transformation.

　　Duties & Responsibilities

　　Construction and validation of DNA constructsOrganizing and maintaining chemical and biological stocksLab documentation and maintenance of construct stages in therelevant databasesPreparation and maintenance of media/buffers/reagents/stocksolutionsDistributing plasmids between RIPE membersUpdating and communicating the status of ordersAdditional Physical Demands

　　Environmental Demands: Willingness to perform routine repetitive tasksin a laboratory with non-hazardous materials.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Biology or related disciplineExperience: 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 liquidhandling automation

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

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

　　Appointment Information

　　This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible afterclose date. The minimum salary for this position is \$48,000 and iscommensurate 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 orbottom of this posting. Applications not submitted throughhttps://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For furtherinformation about this specific position, please contact IGB HR officeat [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, andcomplies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view ournon-discrimination statement and find additional information aboutrequired background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures,and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

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

　　Requisition ID: 1022417

　　Job Category: Research

　　Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu