Microbiology Molecular Biologist - R&D Specialist Iii (Biologics) 

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Microbiology Molecular Biologist - R&D Specialist III (Biologics) 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Microbiology Molecular BiologistR&D Specialist III (Biologics), are: 

• Works on standard molecular biology workflows such as DNA extraction, quantification, microbiological workflow such as growing microbes in lab and CFU (Colony Forming Unit) estimation;
• Designs, develops and implements in-vitro assays to study the interaction of beneficial microbes and microbial communities relevant to agriculturally relevant crops such as corn, soybean etc.;
• Generates scientific data for Biologics development projects and commercial products;
• Provides expertise in developing novel or improving implemented protocols for evaluating plant-microbe interactions focused on quantifying biological responses;
• Implements in-vitro assays to validate specific modes of action of microbiological products;
• Designs and implements methods for elucidating enzyme/metabolite activities of microbial origin;
• Responsible for standard microbiological lab equipment specific to research expertise, including basic maintenance;
• Makes oral and written reports/presentations on statistically valid data from assays to enable stakeholders to make appropriate decisions based on scientific results;
• Works with internal and external service providers and outsourcing providers;
• Contributes to the overall improvement of microbiology functional platforms, collaborates with other R&D functions, and participates in company-wide initiatives;
• Manages lab equipment specific to research expertise, including maintenance.

WHO YOU ARE                                         

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE (Leadership Integrity Flexibility Efficiency) values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. OR Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree;
• Demonstrated experience in agriculture microbiology;
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research within a larger team;

• Experience contributing to research & development projects resulting in technology development, publications, intellectual property, and/or trade secrets;
• Ability to develop and implement research and/or technology-driven proposals aligned with Biologics targets;
• Ability to keep abreast of new science and technological developments from literature and service providers to apply to continuously improving functional area capabilities;
• Capable of working both within a group and independently on assignments. Flexibility and ability to be a strong team player;
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in work priorities and collaborate with members from other functions to meet research goals;
• Strong ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) research findings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Soil or Plant Microbiology and/or Plant Molecular Biology;
• Three or more years of relevant experience in the Life Sciences or in the beneficial plant microbe interaction, agriculture microbiology, microbial biology, ecology, or closely related fields (to include academic or industrial experience post undergraduate);
• Ability to operate microscope and acquire images from microscope;
• Experience supervising.

Position will be located in Chesterfield, Missouri (St. Louis area)

Domestic relocation may be available for this role.

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