Lead Plant Scientist - CRISPR Precision Breeding (Tampa)

Soilcea; Tampa (FL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Soilcea is seeking a Plant Scientist to advance CRISPR‑based precision breeding for disease‑resistant citrus in Tampa. The role emphasizes hands‑on molecular biology, plant transformation, tissue culture, and genome editing with leadership responsibilities within a growing R&D team.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.S. with extensive bench experience in gene editing, regeneration, and data analysis, contributing to non‑GMO citrus improvement and field data collection in Florida.

Competenze

• Ph.D. in Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• OR
• M.S. in a related field with 5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in plant genetic transformation and regeneration.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, gel electrophoresis).
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.

Mansioni

• Design and execute experiments related to CRISPR‑mediated gene editing in crop plants.
• Perform molecular cloning, Agrobacterium‑mediated transformation, and protoplast transfection.
• Conduct tissue culture and regeneration of crop plants.
• Collect and analyze molecular and phenotypic data, including PCR, qPCR, sequencing, and gene expression assays.
• Participate in plant disease assays both in controlled environments and field conditions.
• Contribute to field data collection, organization, and statistical analysis.
• Coordinate with team members to advance project goals.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to project planning and troubleshooting.

Conoscenze

CRISPR editing

Molecular biology

Tissue culture

Plant transformation

Data analysis

Formazione

Ph.D. in Plant Science

M.S. in related field

Strumenti

PCR/qPCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Agrobacterium transformation

Protoplast transfection

Gel electrophoresis

Descrizione del lavoro

Soilcea is seeking a Plant Scientist to advance CRISPR‑based precision breeding for disease‑resistant citrus in Tampa. The role emphasizes hands‑on molecular biology, plant transformation, tissue culture, and genome editing with leadership responsibilities within a growing R&D team.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.S. with extensive bench experience in gene editing, regeneration, and data analysis, contributing to non‑GMO citrus improvement and field data collection in Florida.