Senior Research Associate

CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE

Johnston, Iowa, US
Not specified; not specified; health benefits, 4 w...
Not specified (assumed to be onsite based on job nature)
3-5 years plant tissue culture experience
Expertise in agrobacterium-mediated transformation
Proficiency with evenger lims or similar systems
Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join their Corn Transformation team, focusing on transgenic and gene editing experiments. The role involves managing high-throughput corn tissue culture, leading team members, and implementing innovative technologies in a collaborative lab environment

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a lab-based, high-throughput production team focused on executing transgenic and gene editing experiments for corn.
  • The successful candidate will maintain a 70–80% hands-on workload while supervising Research Associates and driving the adoption of innovative automation technologies.
  • Corteva Agriscience offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage from day one, four weeks of paid time off, and excellent parental leave.

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Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Senior Research Associate to join their Corn Transformation team, focusing on transgenic and gene editing experiments. The role involves managing high-throughput corn tissue culture, leading team members, and implementing innovative technologies in a collaborative lab environment.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Health benefits, 4 weeks PTO, 2 weeks well-being pay, parental leave, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3-5 years plant tissue culture experience
  • Expertise in Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
  • Proficiency with EvEnger LIMS or similar systems
  • Strong aseptic technique and bio-containment skills
  • Experience supervising Research Associates

Nice-to-have

  • Background in industrial high-throughput R&D
  • Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
  • Commitment to collaborative team culture
  • Experience piloting emerging transformation technologies
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Plant Science or related field (Master's preferred)
  • Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in plant tissue culture
  • No visa sponsorship available for this position

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