Bayer · 1 month ago
Crop Genome Editing Scientist II
Chesterfield,Missouri,United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expBayer is a visionary company dedicated to solving the world’s toughest challenges, striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is a reality. The Crop Genome Editing Scientist II will lead research projects focused on developing advanced delivery systems for genome editing components in crop plants, collaborating with diverse teams and presenting findings at scientific conferences.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead, design, and conduct research projects focused on developing advanced delivery systems for genome editing components in crop plants
Collaborate across diverse teams to develop and implement outcome-driven research proposals
Evaluate and benchmark new delivery technologies against existing platforms
Stay current with scientific literature to incorporate emerging technologies
Design and execute experiments to test novel approaches for introducing molecular cargo into plant cells
Apply knowledge of plant development and reproductive biology to identify optimal intervention points
Develop protocols that enhance efficiency across diverse germplasm
Evaluate and optimize methods that bypass traditional limitations in plant transformation systems
Collaborate with molecular tool developers to integrate delivery systems with cutting-edge technologies
Analyze experimental data to guide iterative improvement
Present findings to internal stakeholders and at scientific conferences
Qualification
Required
PhD in plant biology, developmental biology, plant physiology, or related field
3+ years of post-PhD research experience in plant science
Strong knowledge of plant development, reproductive biology, and tissue differentiation
Experience with plant modification methods and molecular biology techniques
Demonstrated expertise in microscopy and cellular manipulation techniques
Track record of innovative thinking and successful technology development
Evidence of scientific leadership through publications and/or patents
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
Track record of innovative thinking and solving big problems
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred
Experience with reproductive biology, embryo development, or specialized tissue culture
Experience with corn
Knowledge of plant regeneration systems and developmental pathways
Familiarity with advanced molecular delivery approaches
Background in cell-specific targeting or tissue-specific expression
Understanding of plant germplasm diversity challenges
Understanding of bioinformatic tools for analyzing editing outcomes
Background in synthetic biology or nucleic acid chemistry
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
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