Molecular Lab Specialist - Crop Genomics & RNA Analytics

SeedQuest; North Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive retirement savings plan

Mental health support

Family forming benefits

Back-up child and elder care

Mentoring and career development

Matching gifts program

Employee crisis support

Company discounts

Job summary

BASF's Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC is seeking a Lab Specialist - Molecular Technologies to help develop and optimize DNA, RNA and protein-based analytics for the Soybean Crop System. The role combines wet-lab work with data interpretation and workflow improvements.

You will operate Real Time PCR, sequencing instruments, and automation platforms, contribute to method development, liaise with the Greenhouse Team, and drive production-ready assays while ensuring

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Biology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in an industry lab with advanced molecular techniques.
• Experience developing and implementing TaqMan SNP genotyping and expression assays.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies.
• Expertise in molecular assay design and validation.
• Background in crop genetics and molecular analytics preferred.
• Ability to translate development methods to production-ready workflows.
• Familiarity with LIMS systems and genomic analysis software.
• Deep knowledge of TaqMan Gene Expression Assays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct RNA-based expression analysis in wet lab using automation platforms and deliver quality data.
• Troubleshoot and optimize wet-lab protocols to improve efficiency and cut costs.
• Support assay development and roll-over to high-throughput production formats.
• Review analytical data and communicate issues to the team.
• Contribute to scoring templates, LIMS integration and protocol documentation.
• Coordinate with Greenhouse Team for sample quality and timelines.

Skills

RNA expression analysis

DNA analysis

Laboratory automation

Troubleshooting protocols

Data analysis software

High-throughput workflow

Education

Master's degree in Molecular Biology

Tools

Real Time PCR systems

Sequencing instruments

LIMS

DNA/RNA analysis software

Job description

BASF's Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC is seeking a Lab Specialist - Molecular Technologies to help develop and optimize DNA, RNA and protein-based analytics for the Soybean Crop System. The role combines wet-lab work with data interpretation and workflow improvements.

You will operate Real Time PCR, sequencing instruments, and automation platforms, contribute to method development, liaise with the Greenhouse Team, and drive production-ready assays while ensuring