Scientist Iii / Senior Scientist – Microbial Ecology
Pivot Bio
Creve Coeur, MO, United States
On-site
Microbial establishment and persistence
Soil-plant-microbe interactions
Microbiome analyses (sequencing, qpcr)
The Microbial Ecologist is responsible for advancing the understanding of microbial establishment, persistence, and functional activity in agricultural systems
Job Summary
The Microbial Ecologist is responsible for advancing the understanding of microbial establishment, persistence, and functional activity in agricultural systems.
This position designs and leads experiments evaluating microbial colonization, establishment, persistence, and ecological fitness across diverse agricultural environments.
The role bridges laboratory discovery with field validation, generating ecological insights that guide product development, product optimization, and commercialization of biological solutions.
Matching Summary
The Microbial Ecologist is responsible for advancing the understanding of microbial establishment, persistence, and functional activity in agricultural systems.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Microbial establishment and persistence
Soil-plant-microbe interactions
Microbiome analyses (sequencing, qPCR)
Field validation trials
Data interpretation and reporting
Nice-to-have
Innovative research strategies
Pipeline strategy contribution
Ecological risk assessment
Key Requirements
Advanced scientific knowledge in microbial ecology