Postdoctoral Scientist - Functional Genomics

Bayer • Chesterfield, MO

3d • $78,600 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Postdoctoral Scientist in Functional Genomics at Bayer Crop Science R&D, you will play a pivotal role in advancing functional genomics and high-throughput screening initiatives that directly fuel pipeline innovation in agricultural science. Working closely with a multidisciplinary research team, you will serve as a technical expert responsible for the design and optimization of custom, fit-for-purpose assays across a variety of models and cell types. Your contributions will provide critical insights that support decision-making and problem-solving, helping to shape the future of crop science research.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in molecular or cell biology, biological/biomedical sciences, genetics/genomics, or a similar field
• Experience with high-throughput cell-based assays and data analysis
• Ability to maintain cell culture and screen complex cell models, including insect or plant cell cultures
• Experience with stable cell line development and maintenance
• Familiarity with innovative or emerging fields of study

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRISPR or related screening technologies
• Hands-on experience with library cloning, library generation, and QC with agricultural specimens
• Experience with the development of custom fit-for-purpose assays with multimodal readouts
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams, fostering a team-based approach to research, and leveraging partnerships
• Experience clearly communicating project plans and experimental results with partners and stakeholders, maintaining alignment on objectives and priorities

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize functional screens with custom readouts
• Design and establish fit-for-purpose assays (e.g., viability, proliferation, signaling) to assess phenotypic changes after perturbation screens
• Conduct data analyses and design-controlled experiments in collaboration with cross-functional partners, coordinating their implementation to enable project success
• Understand and anticipate broader project and team interests, identifying, proposing, and performing complementary analyses to enrich insights from multiple modalities and data layers
• Conduct complex activities that require specialized knowledge and the broad application of scientific principles
• Take initiative in keeping current with literature in areas of assignment and professional interest
• Maintain detailed record-keeping and required documentation
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusion and safety, adhering to safety protocols and best practices

Benefits

• health care
• vision
• dental
• retirement
• PTO
• sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree