Crop Genome Editing Scientist

Bayer•Chesterfield, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Genome Editing Scientist II, you will spearhead research projects aimed at developing advanced delivery systems for genome editing components in crop plants. Your role will involve collaborating across diverse teams to develop and implement research proposals, evaluating new delivery technologies, and staying current with scientific literature to incorporate emerging technologies. You will design and execute experiments to test novel approaches for introducing molecular cargo into plant cells, apply knowledge of plant development and reproductive biology, and develop protocols to enhance efficiency across diverse germplasm. Your work will also involve evaluating and optimizing methods to bypass traditional limitations in plant transformation systems, collaborating with molecular tool developers, and presenting findings to internal stakeholders and at scientific conferences.

Requirements

PhD in plant biology, developmental biology, plant physiology, or related field
3+ years of post-PhD research experience in plant science
Strong knowledge of plant development, reproductive biology, and tissue differentiation
Experience with plant modification methods and molecular biology techniques
Demonstrated expertise in microscopy and cellular manipulation techniques
Track record of innovative thinking and successful technology development
Evidence of scientific leadership through publications and/or patents
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
Track record of innovative thinking and solving big problems
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with reproductive biology, embryo development, or specialized tissue culture
Experience with corn
Knowledge of plant regeneration systems and developmental pathways
Familiarity with advanced molecular delivery approaches
Background in cell-specific targeting or tissue-specific expression
Understanding of plant germplasm diversity challenges
Understanding of bioinformatic tools for analyzing editing outcomes
Background in synthetic biology or nucleic acid chemistry

Responsibilities

Lead, design, and conduct research projects focused on developing advanced delivery systems for genome editing components in crop plants
Collaborate across diverse teams to develop and implement outcome-driven research proposals
Evaluate and benchmark new delivery technologies against existing platforms
Stay current with scientific literature to incorporate emerging technologies
Design and execute experiments to test novel approaches for introducing molecular cargo into plant cells
Apply knowledge of plant development and reproductive biology to identify optimal intervention points
Develop protocols that enhance efficiency across diverse germplasm
Evaluate and optimize methods that bypass traditional limitations in plant transformation systems
Collaborate with molecular tool developers to integrate delivery systems with cutting-edge technologies
Analyze experimental data to guide iterative improvement
Present findings to internal stakeholders and at scientific conferences