The laboratory of Dr. Christopher Topp at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a plant root phenomics lab, innovating uses of 3D imaging modalities to investigate roots and their environment. We are seeking a highly-motivated individual for a part-time (up to 29 hours/week) Laboratory Assistant position. The successful candidate for this position will have strong communication skills, a desire to learn new things, great ability to complete tasks with high quality in a timely manner, and outstanding collaborative capability.
Some of the responsibilities for this role include general lab duties such as basic lab upkeep and media preparation. Greenhouse and field work will also be needed on a regular basis. Keep in mind that this position will involve working in hot field conditions over the summer season and potentially some field work during late fall and early spring months.
Responsibilities

• Process, clean, and harvest samples for image analysis
• Assist in the construction of large-scale experimental systems
• Assist the research team in planting, spraying, harvesting, weeding, preparing seeds, maintaining fields, tissue sampling, digging roots and other similar activities in the field and greenhouse as needed
• Greenhouse/Growth Chamber care and management of maize, oryza, pennycress, hemp, and other plants for crossing and bulking
• Experience growing plants in aseptic media
• Other tasks as needed, including X-ray CT, optical imaging of plants, gel preparation and general laboratory upkeep
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Willing to work within a team setting
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks within the working hours
• Enthusiastic about field, greenhouse, and agronomic research
• Ability to perform basic data entry and analysis, as well as demonstrate good recordkeeping and communication skills
• Special consideration will be given to individuals with molecular biology, plant care or computational experience

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a relevant research area or high school education, experience in a lab setting a plus

Submission:

• Cover letter clearly describing research interest and career goals
• CV
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

About the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Founded in 1998, The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is an independent, non-profit organization with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Our focus is scientific research at the nexus of food, energy and the environment to improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. We assemble interactive teams of scientists and develop unique platforms to discover underlying principles about how plants work. We then convert that knowledge into useful crops and products, and partner with organizations that are best positioned to solve problems where they exist around the world. The Center’s work is funded through competitive grants from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and charitable contributions from individuals, companies, and foundations.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is proudly an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Danforth Center are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It is our policy that the Danforth Center does not discriminate in employment opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin and status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. As a federal contractor, the Danforth Center is required to comply with the 2021 Executive Order mandating full vaccination status of employees by December 8, 2021 unless the employee is legally entitled to an accommodation due to physical disability or sincerely held religious belief. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources, at 314-587-1033 for further assistance.

Job Type: Part-time

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