Genomics & Molecular Pathology Intern — Seed Research

Iowa Ag; Johnston, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking across company

Mentorship by senior scientist

Exposure to genomics tools

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. in Johnston, Iowa offers a six-month research internship in the Seed Product Development Native Traits team. You work closely with a senior scientist on genomics tools and molecular pathology projects to aid breeding strategies across crops.

You will plan, perform, and analyze experiments, manage your own project, and present results to the intern group, with multiple cross-functional collaborations and a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Master’s or PhD in a relevant field.
• Willing to relocate to Johnston, IA.
• Experience with wet lab molecular biology techniques (DNA, PCR, gel).
• Strong data management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and deploy genomics information and tools for Product Development.
• Plan, prepare, evaluate, and analyze research with supervisor.
• Manage your own research project and report to the intern group.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve research goals.
• Work safely and uphold safety culture.

Skills

Molecular biology

Data management

Python/R

Communication

Education

Pursuing Master’s/PhD

Tools

PCR

DNA extraction

Job description

Vylor, Inc. in Johnston, Iowa offers a six-month research internship in the Seed Product Development Native Traits team. You work closely with a senior scientist on genomics tools and molecular pathology projects to aid breeding strategies across crops.

You will plan, perform, and analyze experiments, manage your own project, and present results to the intern group, with multiple cross-functional collaborations and a safety-focused environment.