Remote Applied Agricultural Biotech Scientist

Placements24; Mexico; Hybrid; PHP 5,729,000 - 8,275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly culture

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Especialista en Biotecnología Agrícola Aplicada to join its R&D team on a fully remote basis. You will design, conduct, and analyze experiments in genetic enhancement, molecular breeding, and other biotechnological applications to advance crop improvement and agricultural productivity.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Masters in biotechnology or a related field, with at least four years of practical experience, strong molecular biology and bioinformatics

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Biotechnology or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in agricultural biotech research.
• Experience with PCR, sequencing, or gene editing.
• Experience with plant breeding or genetic analysis.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics for genomic data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute crop biotech research projects.
• Analyze data with molecular biology and bioinformatics tools.
• Develop protocols for biotechnological applications.
• Prepare reports, publications, and presentations.
• Coordinate with on-site teams and remote partners.
• Ensure biosafety compliance and ethical guidelines.
• Assist in evaluating new biotechnologies.
• Manage laboratory resources remotely.

Skills

Molecular biology

Plant genetics

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD or Master’s in Biotechnology or related field

Tools

PCR

Sequencing

Gene editing

Bioinformatics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Especialista en Biotecnología Agrícola Aplicada to join its R&D team on a fully remote basis. You will design, conduct, and analyze experiments in genetic enhancement, molecular breeding, and other biotechnological applications to advance crop improvement and agricultural productivity.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Masters in biotechnology or a related field, with at least four years of practical experience, strong molecular biology and bioinformatics