TechDev Team Lead: Crop Gene Editing & RNAi

Tropic Biosciences; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Care

Medical Cash Plan

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Job summary

Tropic Biosciences in Norwich, UK, is seeking a talented scientist to design and deliver innovative crop biotechnology projects through leadership of the trait enablement arm of the TechDev team.

You will own the delivery of high-profile technology projects, lead and manage the trait enablement team of up to seven researchers, and combine scientific expertise with people and project management to shape TechDev’s direction.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology or related field, with additional postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Proven ability to lead a team to deliver high-quality outputs under time pressure.
• Proven ability to design and troubleshoot complex science plans.
• Critically assess data and make evidence-based recommendations and decisions.
• Expertise in crop transformation, gene editing or RNAi, particularly in an industry setting, is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of projects including gene editing optimization and novel RNAi strategies in crops.
• Manage people and be responsible for their professional development.
• Manage resource, mitigate risks and deliver projects on time.
• Communicate progress, risks and recommendations clearly to colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Contribute to TechDev’s scientific strategy and direction beyond your own workstream.
• Mentor colleagues, share expertise generously and champion a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Maintain rigorous records and champion safe, high-quality laboratory practice.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Project management

Decision making

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology / Plant Biotechnology

Tools

Crop transformation

Gene editing

RNAi

Industry experience

Job description

Tropic Biosciences in Norwich, UK, is seeking a talented scientist to design and deliver innovative crop biotechnology projects through leadership of the trait enablement arm of the TechDev team.

You will own the delivery of high-profile technology projects, lead and manage the trait enablement team of up to seven researchers, and combine scientific expertise with people and project management to shape TechDev’s direction.