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About Inari...
Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.
Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.
We have over 270 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!
About the role…
This opportunity is for a Research Associate with advanced expertise in plant biotechnology, specifically plant transformation and genetic editing techniques, to join Inari. As a Research Associate you will participate in both plant transformation and genome editing teams. The position requires knowledge of various tissue culture practices and provides an opportunity to engage in transformation, editing, and improvement processes. It will also provide the opportunity to work with other scientists and stakeholders within the company. The role is located at our Cambridge, MA site.
As a Research Associate you will…
• Perform experiments independently and with others related to plant transformation, tissue culture, and genetic editing using established protocols in multiple crops of interest
• Conduct experiments to explore new ways to achieve transformation and/or editing
• Collaborate with Scientists and other Research Associates to execute experiments related to one or more projects
• Maintain a high level of agility in uptake, execution, and communication of findings
• Participate in ideation and troubleshooting of experimental protocols when needed, and contribute to identification and implementation of solutions
• Participate in scientific discussions and communicate to individual contributors, teams, and internal stakeholders
• Maintain a detailed, organized, and accurate lab notebook
• Work in a fast paced environment and deliver results on both high risk experiments and established assays
You bring…
• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 1-5 years of work experience, or a Master’s degree in plant biology or biotechnology in the field of plant regeneration and/or transformation
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in tissue and cell culture
• Experience with developing tissue culture techniques in commercially important crops such as soybean, corn and wheat
• Experience with aseptic technique and plant media preparation
• Wet-lab experience in biochemistry, molecular and/or cell biology techniques such as nucleic acid isolation and PCR are also highly desired
- Experience with genetic editing technologies and delivery methods
• Ability to learn new technologies and techniques, develop and improve protocols, and effectively communicate findings
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for developing high impact solutions
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated organization, time management, and multitasking skills
FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position.
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