Molecular Biologist Research Scientist 1

Location: Durham, NC
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay: Up to $31/hour
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Contract Duration: Through April 23, 2027, with potential for conversion

Overview

We are seeking a Molecular Biology Laboratory Technician to join a high-throughput laboratory production team supporting Trait Discovery and molecular biology programs.

This is a hands-on laboratory role focused on the consistent and accurate execution of established molecular biology and sample-production workflows. The ideal candidate will have experience with aseptic technique, bacterial culture, molecular biology procedures, and careful sample documentation.

You’ll work closely with laboratory and production teams to ensure samples are produced accurately, documented properly, and delivered on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine molecular biology and sample-production workflows, including:

  • Bacterial transformations

  • Plasmid purification

  • Lysate generation

  • Protein purification

  • Transient sample production

• Culture and maintain microbial strains using aseptic technique.

• Perform routine quality checks and maintain accurate sample identification and traceability.

• Document laboratory activities and sample information in a LIMS.

• Follow established SOPs, laboratory procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.

• Maintain an organized laboratory workspace and ensure materials and samples are handled appropriately.

• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and consistency in a high-throughput environment.

• Collaborate with laboratory, production, and cross-functional teams to meet project timelines.

• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and adherence to established procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Molecular Biology or a related life science field.

• 1+ year of relevant laboratory experience.

• Hands-on experience with aseptic technique and basic molecular biology workflows.

• Familiarity with bacterial culture, transformations, plasmid purification, and sample preparation.

• Experience with protein purification, lysate generation, or transient sample production is preferred.

• Familiarity with LIMS and/or automated liquid-handling systems is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to sample accuracy and traceability.

• Ability to follow SOPs and established laboratory procedures consistently.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Comfortable working in a high-throughput, team-oriented laboratory environment.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is well suited for a Laboratory Technician, Research Associate, Molecular Biology Technician, or similar early-career scientist who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and is comfortable executing established workflows with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.

Key areas: Molecular Biology • Bacterial Culture • Transformation • Plasmid Purification • Protein Purification • Aseptic Technique • Sample Preparation • LIMS • High-Throughput Laboratory • Sample Traceability

Pay Details: $31.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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