STAFF SCIENTIST
CENTER FOR PLANT GENOMICS
PLANT SCIENCES INSTITUTE
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Description:
The individual will produce microarray chips, operate and maintain
equipment in the Center for Plant Genomics (CPG), and provide service
to University and off-campus users under the supervision of the
Center director. Duties include generating and keeping a steady
supply of microarray chips (which includes sample preparation,
printing, quality control and inventory); operating and maintaining
CPG equipment (which includes a spotting robot, a laser scanning
device, a liquid handling work station, a dHPLC, a mass
spectrophotometer, a set of proteomic-related apparatus and other
high-throughput equipment); interacting with facility users and
computer support staff to provide fee-based training and services;
surveying and evaluating new technologies related to this field and
implementing new protocols based on these analyses; performing
experimental work in laboratory, greenhouse and genetic nursery field
plots; and ensuring proper maintenance and usage of equipment by
users and updating application software as needed. The duties of
this position will require the ability to identify problems and
devise and implement solutions to technical difficulties, via
literature searches and consultation with experts; the ability to
communicate effectively in both written and oral modes; and the
ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Experience with genomics research and technologies are preferred but
NOT required.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics or a related field and four
years of relevant professional experience, or related Master's degree
and two years of relevant professional experience. Extensive
knowledge in molecular biology techniques and basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with genomics research and technologies, especially
microarray protocols. Skills in computer programming, data
management, word processing and image processing.
Application Instructions:
This position is available immediately. The first date of employment
must be within 3 weeks after a job offer is extended. All applicants
must be able to provide full documentation of their legal ability to
begin on the required start date. Required documentation includes
those documents needed to satisfy U.S. Department of Justice
Employment Eligibility (I-9) requirements (see:
http://www.iastate.edu/~hrs_info/records/packet.html, I-9 form PDF
for list of acceptable documents). All candidates who submit the
required application materials will receive a statement of these
documentation requirements, and will be asked to acknowledge their
receipt and understanding of the statement and verify that they can
meet the requirement via mail or email. Any applicant who fails to
do so will be excluded from consideration. Send a letter of
application, resume, and names, phone numbers, and email addresses of
three references to: Stacy Ewing-Blount, Center for Plant Genomics,
Plant Sciences Institute, B501 Agronomy Hall, or via e-mail to
seblount at iastate.edu. For more information about the Center for
Plant Genomics, see our web site at
http://www.plantgenomics.iastate.edu.
