Job Description

Job Title: Biologist - Plant Molecular Biologist

Location: Saint Louis, MO (Hybrid)

Will consider remote for out of town candidates who fulfill all requirements. Must be willing to travel to St. Louis periodically for team meetings.*

Job Type: contract assignment, long-term

Schedule: First Shift, Full-time hours

This individual will not be working in a laboratory, but must have previous lab experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in early stages of plant biotechnology, for example transgenics and gene editing.

About the position:

This company is at the forefront of revolutionizing plant biotechnology to address global agricultural challenges. As a pioneer in the field, we are committed to leveraging cutting-edge research and technology to develop innovative solutions that enhance crop productivity, resilience, and sustainability.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Plant Molecular Biologist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing our plant biotech product development portfolio and pipeline through their expertise in plant molecular biology.

Duties:

• Design vector constructs for gene editing and transgene expression in plants.

• Execute data pipelines for plant transgenesis, genome editing, and DNA/RNA/protein analytics using state-of-the-art molecular biology and genomics technologies.

• Perform data analyses, harmonization, visualization, and methodology benchmarking in collaboration with internal and external partners.

• Optimize expression of recombinant proteins in bacterial cells or other expression systems.

• Develop and validate protein diagnostic methods such as SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, enzyme assays, and quantitative mass spectrometry.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Plant Biology, or related field.

• Strong research experience in molecular biology required, background in plant biology preferred.

• Expertise in vector construct design, gene editing, and transgene expression preferred.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies, with experience in NextGen sequencing and spatial genomics.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with internal and external partners.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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