Senior Trait Definition Scientist

Bayer

Chesterfield, Missouri, United States
Base: $111,520.00 - $167,280.00; bonus/equity: bon...
On-site
Plant phenotypes identification
Gene editing programs
Data-driven insights
Bayer is seeking a Senior Trait Definition Scientist to drive gene editing programs aimed at crop improvement in Chesterfield, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Biological Sciences or related fields, at least four years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate across teams

Job Summary

  • A trait definition scientist drives an impactful gene editing program through the identification, documentation, and prioritization of key plant phenotypes.
  • You foster game-changing ideas to generate sophisticated insights that use rapidly developing datasets and model-based approaches to guide genome editing and crop improvement efforts.
  • Contribute to the Biology and Genome Design community by continuously developing your own capabilities and sharing best practices, tools, and learnings with colleagues.

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Bayer is seeking a Senior Trait Definition Scientist to drive gene editing programs aimed at crop improvement in Chesterfield, Missouri. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Biological Sciences or related fields, at least four years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Salary

Base: $111,520.00 - $167,280.00; Bonus/Equity: Bonus or incentive compensation may be offered; Benefits: Health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • plant phenotypes identification
  • gene editing programs
  • data-driven insights
  • genome editing
  • crop improvement

Nice-to-have

  • visionaries solving tough challenges
  • community of brilliant minds
  • game-changing ideas
  • sharing best practices

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Biological Sciences or related field
  • 4+ years post-PhD experience
  • Experience defining biological datasets
  • Experience connecting genetics to phenotypes

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