Career Opportunities: Molecular Research Technician - Temporary Employee (2224)

Requisition ID 2224 - Posted  - Product Development - Full-Time - Job Posting Country (1)

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Fall Creek is creating a world with better blueberries through its friendly, collaborative team spread across the globe. To help us accomplish this, we are seeking a qualified R&D Molecular Research Technician candidate. This position requires the ability to work on-site in Lowell, OR. 

This temporary position is an opportunity to develop the skills and hands-on experience needed to work in an industry molecular biology research lab. The R&D Molecular Research aTechnician employee will work collaboratively by executing and documenting established lab protocols on plant samples submitted for genotyping, as well as collecting field samples for phenotyping. 

What you'll do at Fall Creek:

• Collect and process plant tissue samples for molecular analysis.
• Perform DNA extraction and quality control using established laboratory protocols.
• Conduct PCR-based assays and related molecular techniques.
• Support high-throughput sample processing for genotyping workflows.
• Perform field sample collection and phenotyping.
• Collect and analyze data using Excel, GM HID, and other analysis software.
• Keep full records of samples and experiments performed (traceability)
• Accurately enter data and analysis information to an online database.
• Follow company protocols to safely handle and dispose of biological and hazardous materials.
• Present data and findings to small-medium sized groups.

What you bring to Fall Creek:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Plant Genetics, Botany, Biotechnology, or related field, or 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Strong Interest in molecular biology, plant breeding, horticulture, botany or related field.
• Experience with micropipettes is preferred.
• Ability to work in, and maintain, a clean laboratory environment using aseptic technique when necessary.
• Experience reading and following lab and experiment protocols (Standard Operating Procedures).
• In depth knowledge of PCR and qPCR, familiarity with DNA markers and high-throughput sample processing and molecular genotyping workflows is a plus.
• Experience with field sample collection and phenotyping is preferred.
• Ability to thoroughly record and document experiments.
• Experience with the full suite of Office software: most importantly Excel.
• Previous handling of biological or hazardous material a plus.
• Knowledge or use of statistical analysis tools and software a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Who is Fall Creek? 

We’re a US-based company with a keen focus on blueberry genetics, plants, and grower support delivered to the world’s premier blueberry growers. From our humble beginnings in Lowell, Oregon more than 40 years ago, we now also have wholly-owned nurseries in Mexico, Peru, Spain, South Africa, Netherlands, Chile, China, and expanding nurseries in North Africa and Eastern Europe.  Additionally, we have built a global team of the finest breeders, researchers, propagators and nursery professionals, grower support technicians, sales and customer service experts and more. We’re a deeply-planted link in a global chain, ready to serve our customers and our industry throughout North, Central, and South America, Greater Europe, Asia and Africa. Our mission is to serve the growers and to support the blueberry industry, helping to ensure growers maximize success through our delivery of the best genetics and plants, technical know-how and global market intelligence. To fulfill our mission, we focus on cultivating exceptional plants, building strong relationships and providing responsive customer service. This is all part of how we’re helping to build A World with Better Blueberries™.   

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery® offers a competitive salary and benefit package which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and 401K plan. This position requires an executed confidentiality and non-solicitation agreement upon hire. Employment offers are contingent on meeting our drug testing, background, and reference check standards. EOE 

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