Plant Biology Co-op

Bayer CropScience Limited; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision & Dental

Retirement

PTO

Job summary

Bayer CropScience Limited in Chesterfield, MO is offering a Plant Biology Co‑op to support greenhouse and growth chamber workflows, collaborating with researchers to advance project milestones and technical goals.

As a student, you will design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, document plans and results, and present summaries to mentors; you will follow safety protocols and work within a collaborative R&D environment.

Qualifications

• This position requires pursuing an MS or PhD in biology or related field in a US university.
• Hands-on greenhouse or field experience is preferred.
• Ability to design, plan, execute experiments and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant biology research in controlled environments with mentorship.
• Document research plans, methods, results, and data analyses.
• Interpret results and communicate summaries to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Follow established safety protocols and quality standards.
• Coordinate work across a larger R&D team.
• Execute experiments with high technical and quality standards.

Skills

Plant physiology experience

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

MS or PhD in Biology, Agronomy, Biotechnology, or related field

Job description

Plant Biology Co‑op

In this R&D Plant Biology Co‑op role, you will support the technical development for greenhouse and growth chamber plant production and testing workflows, collaborating with researchers and scientists to achieve shared research goals and technical milestones.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Conduct plant biology research activities within controlled environments, including experimental planning, execution, data collection, and analysis, in collaboration with and under the mentorship of scientists and senior researchers;


• Document research plans, methods, results, and data analysis;


• Critically interpret experiment results, prepare and communicate reports and summaries in written and/or verbal form to supervisors and other stakeholders;


• Follow established operational standards including best practices, safety protocols, and compliance policies;


• Prioritize and coordinate work within a larger team and across functional groups;


• Execute experiments with the highest technical and quality standards, being detail-oriented and able to work independently and collaboratively;


• Be creative, self-motivated, and result-oriented;


• Have the unique opportunity to interact with technical experts from across R&D, including Plant Biotechnology, and contribute to innovation.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Enrolled within a university in the US, pursuing a MS or PhD degree in Biology, Agronomy, Biotechnology, or a related field;


• Strong plant physiology, horticulture, or agronomy acumen with hands‑on experience in greenhouse or field environments;


• Ability to design, plan, and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.

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: 884187

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