Innovation Pipeline Co-Op

Bayer CropScience Limited; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science is seeking a PhD/ master's candidate to contribute to plant biotech innovation. You will collaborate across teams, design experiments, analyze data, and perform lab work to support go/no-go decisions while maintaining rigorous records.

Strong biology techniques and data visualization skills are essential. The role offers exposure to molecular biology in plant science with cross-functional collaboration and opportunities for presenting results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing PhD or Master's in molecular biology, cell biology, plant physiology, protein biochemistry, entomology, or related field.
• Experience applying molecular and cell biology techniques including cloning and transformation.
• Experience with microscopy, microbiology, entomology, or macromolecular assays.
• Organized and proactive with teamwork and data presentation.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook; preferred data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with innovation pipeline teams to evaluate projects in molecular biology, entomology, and plant transformation.
• Collaborate on experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Execute lab-based experiments guiding go/no-go decisions for pipeline implementation.
• Share updates through regular meetings and scientific presentations.
• Maintain meticulous records to ensure compliance.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Cloning

Transformation

Microscopy

Macromolecular assays

Data presentation

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

R

Python

Spotfire

Power BI

Education

PhD or Master's in molecular biology or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

R

Python

Spotfire

Power BI

Job description

In this role, you will play an integral part in the execution of Plant Biotech innovation projects as part of a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary team.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with members of the innovation pipeline to evaluate projects in the areas of molecular and protein biology, entomology, and plant transformation;
• Collaborate with project manager, fellow scientists, and key stakeholders on experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of results;
• Execute lab-based experiments that lead to go/no-go decisions on pipeline implementation;
• Ensure flow of information and updates through regular communication and scientific presentations at team and project meetings;
• Maintain meticulous and up-to-date research records to ensure compliance.

WHO YOU ARE

• For the duration of the co-op term, enrolled in a PhD or master's program in molecular biology, cell biology, plant physiology, protein biochemistry, entomology, or related field;
• Experience applying molecular and cell biology techniques including cloning and transformation to answer research questions;
• Experience with microscopy, microbiology, entomology, or macromolecular assays;
• Organized and proactive, with the ability to work collaboratively to deliver results under tight deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills including regular data presentation;
• Enthusiasm for hands-on bench work;
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook;
• Preferred experience using R, Python, or Spotfire or Power BI to perform statistical analysis and visualize data.

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

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Missouri : Chesterfield

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 881590

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