Assistant Molecular Biologist

Nuseed delivers VALUE BEYOND YIELD ® through dedicated service, locally proven canola, carinata, sorghum and sunflower seed for farm customers and new plant-based solutions for end-use customers globally. This is core to our global commitment and what sets us apart. Over 400 Nuseed employees work across our global locations, including three world-class Nuseed Innovation Centers. Established in Australia in 2006, Nuseed has grown to offer industry leading germplasm, advanced molecular capabilities, regional R&D and commercial teams in Australia, Europe, North America and South America, and sales in more than 30 countries. Nuseed is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nufarm Limited (AUX: NUF).
Nuseed has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Molecular Biologist, based at our state-of-the-art Innovation Center in West Sacramento, California. This role will work as part of a science team to apply doubled haploid laboratory and growth chamber-associated activities for the production of high quality and quantities of embryos, plantlets and DH seed year around at Nuseed.
The Opportunity :
Prepare and execute microspore culture process steps, embryo generation & transfer, haploid identification, plantlet regeneration and germination into healthy plants.
Follow and improve laboratory research protocols to successfully extract microspores from donor plants for production of Doubled Haploid plantlets under the direction of Molecular Biologist.
Use research technical equipment (Flow Cytometer) to interpret and record plant chromosome copy number.
Prepare regularly fresh liquid and solid media for microspore isolation, embryo transfer, embryo germination and plantlet regeneration.
Maintain chemical and/or supplies inventory database, laboratory equipment and accurately tracking of reagent use.
Support novel discovery research projects.
Must possess a valid drivers and have the ability to drive
This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science, Genetics or Biotechnology or and Associates degree with 3-5 years of hands-on demonstrated experience in molecular biology procedures, double haploid, media preparation and plant tissue culture techniques in a laboratory environment. This role requires the ability to multi-task multiple projects and possess effective verbal and written communication.
Salary Range: USD $75,000-$85,000
Nuseed takes several factors into consideration when determining salary ranges. These factors include, but are not limited to, candidate experience, education, geographical location, and industry. Nuseed roles are incentive eligible and offer a robust benefit package that are not reflected in the noted salary range.
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