Senior Plant Scientist: Cytoplasmic Trait Engineer

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is partnering with a Manchester-based university spinout to recruit a Plant Scientist to join a pioneering crop biotechnology program. The role focuses on cytoplasmic trait development in crops, translating cutting-edge science into practical agricultural solutions.

You will design and execute plant molecular biology experiments, advance gene editing and transformation methods, and work closely with an interdisciplinary R&D team in a fast-paced, early-stage environment at an

Qualifications

• PhD in plant science or related field.
• Experience with gene editing or plant genetic engineering.
• Experience with crop species (e.g. wheat, maize, tomato, potato).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute plant molecular biology experiments.
• Develop and optimise gene editing and transformation approaches in plants.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary R&D team.
• Contribute ideas and scientific insight in a fast-paced early-stage biotech environment.

Skills

Plant molecular biology

Gene editing

Plant genetic engineering

Problem solving

Education

PhD in plant science or related field

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is partnering with a Manchester-based university spinout to recruit a Plant Scientist to join a pioneering crop biotechnology program. The role focuses on cytoplasmic trait development in crops, translating cutting-edge science into practical agricultural solutions.

You will design and execute plant molecular biology experiments, advance gene editing and transformation methods, and work closely with an interdisciplinary R&D team in a fast-paced, early-stage environment at an