Full job description Seeking an R&D Associate/Scientist that is passionate about plant science! To be considered, apply and send resume to . Description: This role supports the development of new gene edited plants through tissue culture, growth chambers and greenhouses.
Responsibilities include:
Performing growth chamber and greenhouse plant duties Perform tissue culture Conduct plant crossing protocols and support breeding development activities Data collection/data entry for regulatory purposes Skills: Cell culture, botany, greenhouse
Additional Skills & Qualifications: Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in science (plant breeding, botany, plant sciences is ideal but not required) Statistical analysis and experimental design knowledge Strong attention to detail (confirmed by references) Passion for the industry (confirmed in a personal statement/bullet point) Strong knowledge of SOPs Nice to have qualifications:
Experience with R (software for statistical analysis) Previous experience developing or troubleshooting SOPs Experience with plant breeding About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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