Associate Scientist I

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.MBGT (SNP) testing includes genetic purity, genotyping and variety verification.  SNP testing is part of the Genomics Department.The Sample Prep Associate Scientist is responsible for helping in all activities, as directed, for the GTS and MBGT (SNP) work streams.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:Become proficient in all areas of GTS planting/sample prep/evaluating/harvesting/extraction/testingAssist with the creation of plate maps for DNA QAHelp, 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