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Laboratory Technician - Plant Biotech
Plant Tissue Culture | Biotechnology Research | $27/hour | Monday–Friday | Onsite
Pay Rate: $27.00/hour
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Onsite
Industry: Agricultural Biotechnology / Plant Science Research
About The Opportunity
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support an innovative biotechnology research team at a leading agricultural science organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about plant science, biotechnology, and laboratory research to contribute to the development and evaluation of novel plant breeding methods.
Working under the guidance of experienced scientists, you will assist with plant tissue culture research, laboratory operations, and experimental analysis in a collaborative research environment.
Responsibilities
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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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly 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. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
Plant Tissue Culture | Biotechnology Research | $27/hour | Monday–Friday | Onsite
Pay Rate: $27.00/hour
Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Onsite
Industry: Agricultural Biotechnology / Plant Science Research
About The Opportunity
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support an innovative biotechnology research team at a leading agricultural science organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about plant science, biotechnology, and laboratory research to contribute to the development and evaluation of novel plant breeding methods.
Working under the guidance of experienced scientists, you will assist with plant tissue culture research, laboratory operations, and experimental analysis in a collaborative research environment.
Responsibilities
- Support research activities by creating, executing, and documenting laboratory experiments.
- Process biological samples using aseptic and sterile laboratory techniques.
- Measure, image, analyze, and record experimental results.
- Coordinate sample collection, preparation, and processing.
- Perform plant tissue culture techniques, including plant transformation and propagation.
- Conduct analytical assays on plant tissue samples as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
- Accurately document experimental procedures and results using proprietary and standard software applications.
- Collaborate with research team members to achieve project objectives while also working independently when appropriate.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related field.
- Industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant laboratory experience is preferred.
- Experience with plant transformation in an academic or industry setting is highly desirable.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive laboratory tasks with accuracy.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and record-keeping abilities.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality results.
- Competitive pay at $27.00 per hour
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge agricultural biotechnology research
- Work alongside a collaborative team focused on advancing plant science innovation
#P1
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 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly 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. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
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