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Job Summary

Our client is looking for Biologics Research Associate to join our R&D team for a one-year discovery project. You’ll help us study how different corn varieties interact with beneficial fungi by working across the greenhouse, lab, and field. This role blends plant biology, microbiology, and molecular biology and gives you the chance to contribute to research that supports the future of agricultural innovation.

Job Description

• Greenhouse Trials: Help set up and maintain greenhouse experiments, including planting, fertilizing, taking measurements, and harvesting plants when needed.
• Microbial Work: Use basic microbiology techniques to grow, count, and apply microbial inoculum for plant treatments.
• Field Sampling: Travel to field sites to collect root samples from various corn lines.
• Molecular Biology: Perform routine molecular work such as DNA extraction, quantification, and amplification (including qRT-PCR).
• Bioinformatics Support: Assist in identifying and analyzing gene variants across different corn germplasm.
• Microscopy: Examine plant roots using standard and advanced microscopy methods, including staining and fluorescence imaging.
• Data & Reporting: Help gather and analyze data, and share results with the broader R&D team.
• Team Support: Work with colleagues on plant physiology studies or microbiology experiments when extra help is needed.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow lab safety procedures and support efforts to protect research and intellectual property.

Skills Required

• Experience in at least one of the following: plant physiology, plant–microbe interactions, soil microbiology, or molecular biology.
• Microscopy experience (especially fluorescence imaging) is a big plus.
• Strong scientific foundation and ability to bring together knowledge from different disciplines.
• Clear communication skills—both written and spoken—with the ability to present complex results in a simple way.
• Strong organization and the ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Flexible, proactive mindset with a focus on achieving project goals.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience
• in Plant Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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