Research Associate, Plant Cell Biology

About the role..

We are looking for a Research Associate to join our team with advanced expertise in plant cell biology, specifically plant transformation techniques. As a Research Associate you will participate in research projects involving development of novel plant transformation capabilities to enable our genome editing discovery platform. The position will require advanced knowledge of various tissue and cell culture practices and provide opportunity to engage in multiple transformation projects and improvement processes. As the position is centrally situated in our editing platform, it will provide opportunities to work with other scientists and stakeholders. The role is located at our Cambridge, MA location. 

As a Research Associate, you will..

• Conduct experiments to explore ways to establish new tissue and cell culture systems and novel transformation techniques in established culture systems
• Collaborate with Scientists and other Research Associates to execute scientific experiments related to one or more projects
• Participate in scouting of new technologies and partners to strengthen the company's plant cell biology capabilities
• Maintain detailed, accurate and comprehensible records of all your experiments and results
• Interpret and analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on the results with high efficiency
• Co-develop new scientific project proposals to address unmet company needs
• Maintain high agility in uptake and execution of new technologies as required for the company mandate
• Work in a fast pace environment and deliver results on high risk projects

You bring..

• A Bachelors or equivalent in plant biology or biotechnology with 3 to 5 years of work experience in the field of plant regeneration and/or transformation
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in tissue and cell culture (secondary embryogenesis, protoplast regeneration, suspension culture) with emphasis on optimization
• Experience with plant transformation systems. Novel technologies such as Nanoparticles, and delivery to different cell types an asset. 
• Experience with cell and tissue imaging. Experience with high throughput imaging and image analysis is an asset. 
• Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate, execute and drive successful scientific projects
• High attention to detail and ability to execute complex research projects
• High agility in learning new technologies and adapting to new research needs as they arise
• A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning
• Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from failure
• A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback
• Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences