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Research Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic Maize Transformation team within the Crop Transformation Systems in Biotechnology and Trait Discovery and Optimization. As a Research Technician, you will play a crucial role in generating quality transgenic and genome editing events to support our trait discovery, trait optimization, and product development programs.

Responsibilities

+ Follow all standard operating procedures to ensure the generation of quality transgenic and genome editing events.

+ Prepare explants, perform transformations, sub-culture tissue during the selection process, and regenerate tissue to produce high-quality transgenic or genome-edited plants.

+ Maintain accurate electronic and legal notebook records for all research work, and summarize results while noting areas for improvement.

+ Execute all lab work following safety and ergonomic standards.

+ Organize daily workflow to meet specified timelines.

+ Exhibit excellent interpersonal and team communication skills, organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and a positive, can-do attitude.

Essential Skills

+ Lab Technician skills

+ 3-5 years of relevant experience

+ Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Senior Lab Technician experience is preferred

+ Strong research skills

Work Environment

This position is based on a beautiful campus in Johnston, IA. The role is a long-term contract opportunity with holiday and paid time off offered. Work hours are Monday through Friday, during the first shift. The work environment promotes safety and ergonomic standards, and team collaboration is highly valued.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Johnston, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Johnston,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.