Associate Scientist II

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a researcher to support plant cell/tissue culture activities and biotechnology experiments. This role involves assisting with experiments, adapting methods, and reporting results to the Transformation team.

A Master’s degree and hands-on lab experience are expected, with a focus on safety and collaboration. You will work in a lab setting within the SPS Irving St Building A R&D facility, contributing to multiple projects and learning new methods to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or biotechnology; 3+ years related experience.
• Experience in woody plant tissue culture and transformation is beneficial.
• Understanding of laboratory methods and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supports scientists in plant cell/tissue culture research.
• Conducts short- and long-term experiments.
• Performs various tissue culture methods and propagations.
• Prepares reagents, maintains lab inventory, and cleans equipment.
• Interprets, analyzes, and summarizes experimental data.
• Reports progress and presents results to the team.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Biotech knowledge

Cell culture

Education

Master’s degree in biology/biotechnology

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This role supports the effort for improving the agronomic performance of potato and other crops through biotechnology. Candidate has a good level of techniques, efficiency and displays technical ability in laboratory methods. Works in conjunction with the Transformation team to set up and carry out experiments. Troubleshoots, summarizes and reports results. Optimizes existing methods and rapidly adapts new methods. Involved in multiple projects simultaneously and has a good understanding of the theoretical basis of these and related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports Scientists in plant cell/tissue culture research and experiments.
• Accomplishes short- and long-term experiments successfully.
• Demonstrates a good level of technical efficiency in a variety of plant cell tissue culture methods such as media preparation, plant propagations, plant tissue transfer and collection.
• Carries out some experiments independently.
• Reports progress and presents results.
• Displays a positive attitude that supports overall scientific progress of the team displaying intermediate-level communication and organization skills.
• Interested in learning and applying new methods and insights, focusing on team success.
• Actively participating in meetings.
• Effectively discusses all activities on a regular basis with supervisor.
• Contributes to the optimization of existing methods and rapidly adapts new methods.
• Participate in carrying out routine lab functions including but not limited to, biohazards waste containment and removal, inventory, cleaning of lab equipment and supplies, preparing reagents, and collecting and disposing of transgenic tissues.
• Interpret, analyze and summarize experimental data.
• Adheres to safety practices & guidelines in the workplace.

Typical Education

Master’s degree (M.A. or M.S.) or equivalent

• 3+ years related experience and/or training
• Experience in woody plant tissue culture and transformation is beneficial

Required Certifications

Other Information

• Understanding and knowledge in a field of biology or biotechnology.
• Applies basic methodologies for conducting experiments.
• Implements process improvement to facilitate experimental efficiency.
• Proficient use of appropriate tools to document experiment results.
• Proven use of skills to perform assays and gather data.
• Progressive verbal and written communication skills.
• Accountable for meeting deadlines.
• Communicating technical issues and concerns.
• Experience working collaboratively and independently in support of team efforts.
• Capable in presenting experiment data and results.
• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and good organization skills.

Job Requisition ID:26940

Travel Required:

Location(s):SPS Irving St Building A R&D - Boise

Country:United States

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.