Bayer · 15 hours ago
Genomics Editing Target Design Scientist
Chesterfield, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $121K/yrBayer is a leading company in the agriculture sector, and they are seeking a Genomics Editing Target Design Scientist. This role involves identifying gene editing targets, developing predictions from extensive datasets, and collaborating with a team to enhance genome editing and crop improvement efforts.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Produce and document recommendations for alleles that have a desired phenotypic impact
Develop state-of-the-art genetic discovery tools to identify novel genetics with predicted optimal phenotypic performance by leveraging a variety of genomic and phenotypic datasets
Develop robust workflows that will allow for cross-team communication and decision making and iterative learning from key experiments to shape research direction
Identify methods for capturing complex genetic interactions and the influence of variation on observed phenotypes to improve design and prediction for current and future gene editing pipelines
Lead or assist in the gathering, curation, quality control, and analysis of new data sources (i.e., functional genomics, phenomics etc.) across Research and Development (R&D) teams
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree (within 6 months of starting in role) in Biological Sciences, Computational Biology, or related field
Distinct communication skills with fluency in English, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and leverage complex biological datasets and translate them into testable hypotheses
Experience with advanced computational and analytical tools in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry
Preferred
Educational preparation or applied experience in at least one of the following areas: Plant Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Machine/Deep Learning, or other related disciplines
Plant development experience
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals
Ability to influence key stakeholders through challenges and opportunities to facilitate solutions to complex challenges
Results oriented with demonstrated ability to apply enterprise level prioritization of multiple projects
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.
Founded in 1863
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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