Contract Research Associate – Delivery & Transformation

Socket.dev; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrana Biosciences is seeking a Contract Senior Research Associate for the Delivery and Transformation team in Durham, NC. You will join a fast-paced, interdisciplinary group developing RNA-based plant delivery and transformation strategies.

Effective communication and record-keeping are essential as you contribute to cutting-edge agricultural biotech projects. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration with researchers, and the ability to adapt to evolving project needs within a

Qualifications

• BS or MS with extensive professional laboratory experience in plant biology.
• Experience with protoplast transient expression systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in a diverse interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with project management or leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and use plant protoplast transient expression systems
• Phenotype plants for disease symptoms
• Collaborate to innovate, optimize, and execute delivery and transformation methods
• Troubleshoot transformation protocols and propose improvements

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Project management

Adaptability

Industry experience a plus

Education

BS in Plant Science / Plant Pathology / Microbiology / Molecular Biology or related

MS in related field

Tools

Protoplast transient expression systems

Agrobacterium delivery

Biolistic delivery

Nanoparticle delivery

Viral delivery

Job description

Terrana Biosciences is seeking a Contract Senior Research Associate for the Delivery and Transformation team in Durham, NC. You will join a fast-paced, interdisciplinary group developing RNA-based plant delivery and transformation strategies.

Effective communication and record-keeping are essential as you contribute to cutting-edge agricultural biotech projects. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration with researchers, and the ability to adapt to evolving project needs within a