Scientist, Assay Development

Number of employees

580

Cambridge, MA, United States

Posted on: 2023-05-03

Category: agritech

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Inari is the SEEDesign™ company, using new breeding technology to push the boundaries of what is possible by designing nature-positive seeds for a more sustainable food system. A combination of AI-enabled predictive design and a cutting-edge multiplex gene editing toolbox enables Inari to unlock the full potential of seed and advance critical solutions with broad applications for growing more food with fewer resources – providing real benefits to farmers, our planet and the global population.

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....

We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated research scientist, who is committed and passionate about developing 21st century solutions to address global food challenges, to join our fast-growing team. You will engage as a scientist and technical expert to design and execute high throughput molecular assays to support genome editing tool development and editing target characterization. This role will be based in Cambridge, MA. 

AS A SCIENTIST, ASSAY DEVELOPMENT, YOU WILL…

  • Participate in both the Science platform and scientific projects to push the boundaries of current technologies at Inari.
  • Develop fit-for-purpose cell-based systems and screening methods to support genome editing tool development and optimization.
  • Design and execute robust in vitro and in vivo high-throughput selection and screens for protein function, interaction and expression.
  • Support automation of novel biochemical and molecular assays.
  • Explore “out-of-the-box” ideas to combine genome editing technologies with high throughput screening assays to support Inari’s data driven predictive design approaches.
  • Work with other scientists and research associates to develop, plan, execute and deliver scientific objectives in an accountable manner.
  • Interpret data, maintain accurate and comprehensive records, and communicate results to different internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to Inari’s culture by living and demonstrating the values of being Open, Bold, Innovative, Diverse, Collaborative and operating with Integrity.

 YOU BRING…

  • D. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology Synthetic biology or a similar field is required; or equivalent experience in an industry context with a Masters or Bachelors degree
  • Knowledge and understanding of genome editing technologies
  • Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with high-throughput CRISPR functional genomic screens  
  • Strong experience in the analysis of functional genomic screening data and, integration of functional genomics with molecular profiling and other data types
  • Demonstrated track record of tackling complex problems, critical thinking, leading others to obtain novel insights and driving a culture of innovation
  • Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to lead in a hands-on, lab-based manner
  • Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning
  • 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

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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