Plant Biology Co-op

Bayer•Chesterfield, MO

1d•$23 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

In this R&D Plant Biology Co‑op role, you will support the technical development for greenhouse and growth chamber plant production and testing workflows, collaborating with researchers and scientists to achieve shared research goals and technical milestones.

Requirements

Enrolled within a university in the US, pursuing a MS or PhD degree in Biology, Agronomy, Biotechnology, or a related field
Strong plant physiology, horticulture, or agronomy acumen with hands-on experience in greenhouse or field environments
Ability to design, plan, and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.

Responsibilities

Conduct plant biology research activities within controlled environments, including experimental planning, execution, data collection, and analysis, in collaboration with and under the mentorship of scientists and senior researchers
Document research plans, methods, results, and data analysis
Critically interpret experiment results, prepare and communicate reports and summaries in written and/or verbal form to supervisors and other stakeholders
Follow established operational standards including best practices, safety protocols, and compliance policies
Prioritize and coordinate work within a larger team and across functional groups
Execute experiments with the highest technical and quality standards, being detail-oriented and able to work independently and collaboratively
Be creative, self-motivated, and result-oriented
Have the unique opportunity to interact with technical experts from across R&D, including Plant Biotechnology, and contribute to innovation.