Research Technician III at Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research

Full-timeDescriptionSummaryThis position provides research data analysis and operational support to and laboratory members for research projects involving symbiont technology citrus greening disease cotton leafroll dwarf virus and other projects as assigned.Essential Job FunctionsConduct research as directed by a supervisor including: Executing laboratory and/or field research and interpreting the resulting data Maintaining knowledge of relevant scientific literature Maintain biological material such as plants or microorganism collections Maintain laboratory notebooks and electronic records Assisting with the preparation of reports manuscripts and presentations Operates with complete oversight by the PI research scientists and/or specialists in the lab Training colleagues on techniques/equipment Give presentations Has the capacity to operate semi-autonomously with moderate oversight by the PI research scientists and/or specialists in the lab Design experiments to support questions/hypotheses from PI/supervisors Collaborate with principal investigators (PIs) in formulating research questions and hypotheses Has the capacity to operate completely autonomously with minimal oversight by the PI research scientists and/or specialists in the lab Participate in professional development activities which may include: Regular meetings regarding the progress and direction of research with the supervisor or in group meetings Participating in Institute seminars and events Participating in activities to develop communication management and other soft skills Participating in BTI committees/societies Attending conferences May perform some of the duties of a lab manager if there is no such position in the group such as oversee the maintenance of research databases and the organization of research files for the entire lab Other duties as assigned RequirementsRequired Experience and KnowledgePrior experience with symbiont technology and making symbiont technology plasmids is required. Prior experience maintaining hemipteran insect colonies for vector biology research is required. Prior experience working in a research laboratory or group is required as well as the ability to work independently.Prior experience submitting documents to support federal field trial permits to EPA and USDA is required.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNo direct supervisory responsibilities. May provide mentoring to undergraduate student workers.Communication SkillsEffective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to maintain accurate lab notebooks and electronic records in English. Ability to draft publications and sections of grant proposals. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one or in small groups and to present information to groups internal and external to the Institute.Computer SkillsThe position requires the proficiency in basic business applications and may require use of scientific programs.TravelOccasional travel to off-site meetings or conferences. Occasional fieldwork may be required.Physical Demands and Working ConditionsSome physical exertion may be required such as long periods of standing recurring bending and occasional lifting. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The work is often conducted in a laboratory setting with regular use of chemicals or equipment/materials requiring use of personal protective equipment and routine precautions. May require occasional early morning evening or weekend work.Salary Description63000 - 66000Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 60000 - 70000