R&D Specialist II

Bayer • Chesterfield, MO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Specialist II role is responsible for delivering plant genotyping targets under defined deadlines, identifying opportunities for system or process improvements, operating automation, and performing experiments. This role involves daily/weekly delivery of plant genotyping targets and has primary or shared responsibility for molecular biology laboratory technology. The specialist will be accountable for cross-functional work in multiple platforms/process areas, solving problems, optimizing workflows, validating methods using multiple data sources, and using specialized scientific techniques to conduct experiments and recommend process improvements. Adherence to established protocols and techniques while operating and troubleshooting instrumentation is crucial. The role requires prioritizing and coordinating work while maintaining detailed record keeping and required documentation, and a commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong molecular biology acumen and wet laboratory skills with the ability to independently design/execute experiments and analyze data
• Ability to work second shift (Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM), with the potential for flexibility following training
• >90% of duties involving wet lab duties and responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences area
• One or more years of relevant experience in academia or industry
• High throughput laboratory automation experience with mechanical aptitude for operating and troubleshooting automation
• Prior experience communicating scientific data and lab related issues to partners and key stakeholders
• Experience with library creations processes for Next Generation Sequencing
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization software

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to deliver plant genotyping targets under defined deadlines, identify opportunities for system or process improvements, operate automation, and perform experiments
• Deliver daily/weekly plant genotyping targets
• Has primary or shared responsibility for molecular biology laboratory technology
• Accountable for cross functional work in multiple platforms/process areas
• Solves problems, optimize workflows, validates methods using multiple data sources, and uses specialized scientific techniques to conduct experiments and recommend process improvements
• Adheres to established protocols and techniques while operating and troubleshooting instrumentation
• Prioritizes and coordinates work while maintaining detailed record keeping and required documentation
• Achieves commitment to safety and adherence 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees