Genotyping Systems Innovation Co-Op

Bayer • Chesterfield, MO

103d • $46

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of this role are to evaluate and develop methodologies relating to sequencing for genomic characterization of plants. The role involves assessing and enhancing existing workflows with a focus on automation to improve efficiency and accuracy. The incumbent will evaluate automated laboratory scheduling software to orchestrate next generation sequencing workflows and handle installation and integration of automated devices while ensuring laboratory stability. Additionally, the position contributes directly to the development of innovations that improve efficiency and reduce unit cost, drives experimental design with guidance from senior scientists, and has primary or shared project responsibility for executing experiments on next generation sequencing workflows with assistance from scientists in the Genotyping Systems Innovation team. The role also requires understanding and discussing sequencing and genomic data, collaborating with computational scientists as needed for analysis, and providing an assessment of workflows with a presentation to the greater Precision Genomics team at the end of the Co-op.

Requirements

• Must be registered and currently enrolled in a PhD program pursuing a degree in Engineering, Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related field
• Demonstrated interest and coursework in subjects related to genetics and/or molecular biology
• Curiosity and self-motivation to be exposed to and learn different molecular biology techniques and their applications
• Ability to develop protocols to navigate troubleshooting issues
• Ability to work within a team-based environment of other scientists
• Agility in the face of changing projects or demands
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, dPCR, next generation sequencing, and bioinformatic analysis of sequencing data
• Experience with Laboratory automation software and familiarity with liquid handling platforms

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop methodologies relating to sequencing for genomic characterization of plants
• Assess and enhance existing workflows with a focus on automation to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Evaluate automated laboratory scheduling software to orchestrate next generation sequencing workflows
• Handle installation and integration of automated devices while ensuring laboratory stability
• Contribute directly to the development of innovations that improve efficiency and reduce unit cost
• Drive experimental design with guidance from senior scientists
• Primary or shared project responsibility for executing experiments on next generation sequencing workflows with assistance from scientists in the Genotyping Systems Innovation team
• Understand and discuss sequencing and genomic data
• Collaborate with computational scientists as needed for analysis
• Provide assessment of workflows and make a presentation to the greater Precision Genomics team at the end of the Co-op

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree