Cell Based Assay Development and Opt Co-Op

Bayer • Chesterfield, MO

115d • $36 - $46

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of this role are to support plant and/or insect cell-based efforts by developing new assays and improving existing assays using robust scientific approaches. The role involves applying plant tissue culture techniques and transformation, utilizing equipment and automation to support system innovation, identifying process improvements, testing, troubleshooting, and providing solutions to technical problems. The incumbent will apply critical thinking, strategic mindset, and foresight in evolving technical and business environments, and present final project(s)/recommendation(s) to the team at the conclusion of the co-op/internship.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program pursuing a degree in Cell Biology, Entomology, Protein Biochemistry, Plant Sciences, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of cell and/or tissue culture.
• Ability to design, conduct, troubleshoot experiments, run basic statistics, and report results.
• Possess problem-solving skills and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in cell or tissue culture, and insect-and-plant interactions.
• Experience in the development or optimization of high-throughput assays.
• Familiarity with cell sorting and microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Support plant and/or insect cell-based efforts by developing new assays and improving existing assays using robust scientific approaches.
• Apply plant tissue culture techniques and transformation.
• Utilize equipment and automation to support system innovation.
• Identify process improvements, test, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to technical problems.
• Apply critical thinking, strategic mindset, and foresight in evolving technical and business environments.
• Present final project(s)/recommendation(s) to team at the conclusion of the co-op/internship.

Benefits

• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• PTO
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree