Entomology Co-Op

Bayer CropScience Limited; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an Entomology Co-Op in Missouri to design, conduct, and interpret complex entomological experiments, troubleshoot insect bioassays, and communicate findings to the team. Collaboration and process improvement are encouraged.

The role supports hemipteran diet and plant bioassays, works in lab, growth chamber, and greenhouse, and involves presenting final recommendations. Masters or Ph.D. student in entomology or related field preferred; strong communication and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program pursuing entomology, plant sciences, molecular biology, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of insect rearing, hemipteran insects, Omics, artificial diets, plant–insect interactions.
• Ability to design, conduct, troubleshoot experiments, run basic statistics, and report results.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support hemipteran insect diet and plant bioassays by developing new assays and improving existing assays using robust scientific approaches.
• Design, conduct and interpret complex entomological studies in lab, growth chamber and greenhouse environments.
• Identify process improvements, test, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to technical problems.
• Apply critical thinking, strategic mindset, and foresight in evolving technical and business environments.
• Present final project(s)/recommendation(s) to team at the conclusion of the co‑op/internship.

Skills

Hemipteran insects

Insect rearing

Omics

Artificial diets

Plant–insect interactions

Experimental design

Statistics basics

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in entomology or related discipline

Job description

Entomology Co-Op

Join our team and help advance entomological research by designing, conducting, and interpreting complex experiments; troubleshooting insect bioassays; effectively communicating research findings; collaborating with lab team members to deliver results; and identifying opportunities for system or process improvements.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support hemipteran insect diet and plant bioassays by developing new assays and improving existing assays using robust scientific approaches;
• Design, conduct and interpret complex entomological studies in lab, growth chamber and greenhouse environments;
• Identify process improvements, test, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to technical problems;
• Apply critical thinking, strategic mindset, and foresight in evolving technical and business environments;
• Present final project(s)/recommendation(s) to team at the conclusion of the co‑op/internship;

WHO YOU ARE

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program pursuing a degree in entomology, plant sciences, molecular biology, or related discipline;
• Working knowledge of insect rearing, hemipteran insects, Omics, artificial diets, plant‑insect interactions;
• Ability to design, conduct, troubleshoot experiments, run basic statistics, and report results;
• Possess problem‑solving skills and able to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Strong background in plant‑insect interactions, insect feeding behavior, insect physiology, RNAi, molecular biology, Omics;
• Experience with insect bioassays, insect dissections, transgenic cropping systems;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $22.75 to $47.75. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location: United States : Missouri : Chesterfield

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 882603

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