Scientist, Plant Pathology
StaffWorks, LLC - san diego, CA
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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:• Develop strategy and project plans for gene edited traits that will improve plant resistance to disease and pests in agriculture crops.• Lead and execute laboratory experiments to decipher molecular mechanisms controlling plant immunity and plant-pathogen interactions.• Collaborate with Computational Biology to uncover new target opportunities. Work with Pathology team to validate trait performance.• Provide subject matter and scientific expertise across functional teams.• Supervise junior team members and help to grow a rapidly expanding team.REQUIREMENTS:• Ph.D. in Plant Biology or related scientific field• Demonstrated research success and broad knowledge in plant-pathogen interactions and pathology, including experience with multiple pathogens andor pests in agriculture crops such as rice, canola, wheat, soybean, andor corn.• A Molecular Biology, Protein Interaction and Biochemistry expert with demonstrated capabilities in protein-protein interactions, protein purification, DNARNA manipulations, qPCR, western blotting, enzyme assays, and other functional assays.• Strong understanding of gene editing technologies and capabilities to translate research discoveries to developing gene edited traits in agricultural important crops.• A strong collaborator capable of driving success in a highly matrixed work environment.• Prior experience working in an agricultural biotech andor plant biology environment is desired, but not essential.
Created: 2024-10-13