Crop Science Lead: Gene-Editing & Plant Breeding

MorePeople; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a senior Crop Science Lead for an established international vegetable seed business. Based in the laboratory, you will shape and deliver crop science programmes, focusing on gene-editing across celery, parsnip and kale, and collaborate with breeders, agronomists, and production teams.

You will guide a small team, develop new methodologies, and translate research into practical outcomes for breeders and growers, with opportunities for international collaborations and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent high-level qualification in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Pathology, Crop Science or a related discipline.
• Experience in plant science, plant breeding or related research environment.
• Strong knowledge of gene editing, molecular markers and advanced crop breeding technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple research projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supervising or leading researchers or technical colleagues.
• Excellent communication across scientific, breeding, operational and commercial teams.
• Interest in applying science to commercially relevant crop improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and oversee innovative plant science research programmes.
• Establish and refine gene-editing protocols, workflows and platforms across key crops.
• Troubleshoot complex experimental and technical challenges.
• Ensure high standards of experimental design, data integrity and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Gene editing

Project management

Scientific communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent in Plant Breeding/Genetics/Molecular Biology/CPlant Pathology/Crop Science

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Job description

MorePeople is seeking a senior Crop Science Lead for an established international vegetable seed business. Based in the laboratory, you will shape and deliver crop science programmes, focusing on gene-editing across celery, parsnip and kale, and collaborate with breeders, agronomists, and production teams.

You will guide a small team, develop new methodologies, and translate research into practical outcomes for breeders and growers, with opportunities for international collaborations and