Research Associate

About the Role

• Key member of the Crop Transformation Systems team within Biotechnology/Trait Discovery & Optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures to generate quality transgenic and genome editing events.
• Support traits discovery, optimization, and product development.
• Perform crop transformation work, including isolating embryos, preparing explants, and performing transformation.
• Sub-culture tissue culture materials during the selection process and regenerate plants.
• Participate in process improvement experiments to test new ideas and technologies for improving transformation efficiency or event quality.
• Maintain accurate electronic and legal notebook records for all research work.
• Summarize results and note areas for improvement.
• Execute all lab work following safety and ergonomic standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, plant science, agronomy, or equivalent relevant education.
• Excellent interpersonal/team communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Desire to work as a member of a team to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an independent contributor to meet work demand and deadlines.
• General knowledge of plant biology and biotechnology.
• Working knowledge and experience with cell and tissue culture and plant transformation are highly desired.
• Technical trainings will be provided.

Note: No visa sponsorship or relocation is provided for this role.