Cell Biology Lead Job Listing at Kelly Services in Woodland, CA (Job ID 9338117)

Description

Job Title: Cell Biology Lead
Location: Woodland, CA
Work-Type: Direct-Hire, Full-Time: On-Site M-F 1st Shift
Salary: $75K-110K (DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job Description:

• Responsible for effective implementation of various cell biology protocols (primarily dihaploid plant production) in multiple vegetable species.
• Coordinate with breeding programs for timely production of dihaploid plants. Contribute to improvement of existing protocols and methods.
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Cell Biology activities. Collaborate and communicate effectively with other members of project teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage dihaploid (DH) plant production for various breeding programs.
• Manage and track KPIs for Cell Biology activities.
• Ensure adequate supply of plant materials for DH plant production to meet production targets.
• Ensure relevant lab equipment and reagents are available to meet KPIs.
• Maintain accurate records of tissue culture protocols and improvements made to protocols.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols, local regulations and company policies.
• Teach and train other cell biology lab members.
• Develop project plans for labor, scheduling, resources and milestones for various projects.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• BSc or Msc in plant biology, biotechnology, cell biology or related field.
  • BSc with 4+ years of practical experience or
  • MSc with 1+ years of experience in academic or industry lab.
• Sound understanding and experience in cell biology methods and protocols and good lab practices.
• Previous hands-on experience in dihaploid production.
• Experience in protocol optimization and development a plus.
• Experience working with vegetable crops a plus.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• BSc, Msc or PhD. in plant biology, biotechnology, cell biology or related field.
• Previous experience in all aspects of dihaploid plant production, micro-propagation and plant maintenance.
• Experience in project management and scheduling to meet defined project milestones.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work with hazardous lab chemicals, pesticides, or other possibly irritating substances.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when necessary or required.
• Must be able to work some long and irregular hours (including overtime) and stand or sit for long periods.

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