Ames Lab Research Technologist II

Position Title:

Ames Lab Research Technologist II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in genetics or biotechnology or related field

Experience in cloning

Experience with transformation and culture of multiple bacterial types

Experience in analysis of bacterial growth under normal and stressful conditions

Experience with aptamers and demonstrated ability to measure aptamer binding activity

Experience in GFP reporter constructs

Job Description:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a beautiful university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

 

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of civility and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

 

The Chemical and Biological Sciences Division (CBS) is seeking a Research Technologist II. This position provides advanced level support synthetic biology and the creation of new bacterial strains. The job requires close collaboration with the group leader. The ability to develop and implement cloning and genomic modification strategies and to work with a variety of bacterial strains is a vital part of the job. Co-authorship on high quality scientific publications is expected, as is attending scientific conferences with oral presentations describing new results.

 

The incumbent should be familiar with molecular biology, synthetic biology approaches and in particular cloning techniques, how to work with a variety of bacteria and how to create and use promoter reporter constructs. A successful candidate will stay current on the latest developments in biotechnology, molecular biology and synthetic biology. The incumbent must be able to plan, initiate, and execute research activities in collaboration with the co-investigators responsible for synthetic biology developments. The ability to interact with experienced theoretical and experimental scientists is important to success in the position. The incumbent must possess excellent communication skills, both written and orally, to meet the needs of this position. The ability to write technical quarterly reports, draft papers for submission into peer-reviewed scientific journals, and give oral presentations to colleagues within Ames Laboratory or professional conferences is pertinent to the job.

This is a part-time 1-year term position.

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

September 30, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing prog