Associate Scientist I

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Associate Scientist I to join our medical diagnostics client in Fargo, ND. This is a 6-month W2 hourly contract position with the potential for extension.

Pay:$23.00 - $27.39/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. 


Description:
Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have a good understanding of:

1. Basic lab safety

   • Proper use of PPE
   • Chemical storage and handling, including potentially biohazardous materials

2. Aseptic technique

   • Culturing of E. coli
   • Plasmid DNA transformation into E. coli
   • Cell banking

3. Plasmid DNA cloning

   • Restriction cloning
   • HiFi/Gibson Assembly cloning
   • Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and interpretation of gel images

4. Adherence to cloning procedures

   • Ability to take detailed notes for Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)

5. Detail-oriented work

   • Ability to ensure samples are properly separated

6. Fast-paced work environment

   • Ability to work under strict turnaround time deadlines

7. Work schedule

   • Normal work day is 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday

Preferred Experience

• Basic Molecular Biology
• Restriction Enzyme usage and cloning
• PCR amplification
• HiFi/Gibson Assembly cloning
• Bacterial transformation
• Culture growth
• DNA preparation (miniprep scale)
• Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• Agarose gel interpretation
• Basic lab skills
• Aseptic Technique
• Pipetting and solution handling
• Adherence to protocols
• Organized work
• Cannot mix up samples
• Take detailed notes on work performed

Additional skills (willing to train):

• SnapGene software usage
• Analysis of QC sequence results
• Troubleshooting when necessary

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of lab experience.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com

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