Lab Assistant

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Boise
Posted on: May 4, 2024

Job Description:

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.SummaryWorks in conjunction with their supervisor to carry out experiments with minimum support, trouble shoots and optimizes experimental methods, and summarizes and discusses results. Performs several projects simultaneously and has a good understanding of the theoretical basis of their own experiments. Candidate is organized, meticulous, and collaborative.Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical biochemistry support for the development of biotech potatoes, strawberries, and potentially other crops.
• Exhibits technical efficiency and excellence in biochemical methods.
• Works in conjunction with their team to design and carry out experiments.
• Responsible for tracking plant material and ensuring proper documentation
• Processes plant material for downstream experimental applications.
• Completes straightforward experiments with direction and minimal support.
• Summarizes and reports experimental results.
• Supports overall scientific progress of the team, stays positive and focused, and continues to seek improvements in methods.
• Takes leadership in carrying out certain functions such as (1) biohazardous waste containment and removal, (2) laboratory safety, (3) ordering reagents, (4) electronic database management, (5) and chemical reagent inventory.Typical EducationBachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline.Job Requisition ID:--18604Travel Required:--NoneLocation(s):--SPS Irving St Building A R&D - Boise--Country:--United States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **

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