Plant Biology Co-op

Bayer; Chesterfield (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Plant Biology Co-op to support the development of greenhouse and growth chamber plant production workflows in the US. You will collaborate with researchers to plan, execute, and analyze experiments, document results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in an MS or PhD program in Biology or related fields, with hands-on greenhouse experience and strong data interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Strong plant physiology, horticulture, or agronomy acumen with hands-on greenhouse or growth chamber experience.
• Ability to design, plan, and execute experiments, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Collaborate with researchers and scientists to meet milestones.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant biology research activities in controlled environments, including planning, execution, data collection, and analysis.
• Document research plans, methods, results, and data analysis.
• Interpret experiment results and communicate reports to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Follow safety protocols, standards, and compliance policies.
• Coordinate work within a large team and across functions.
• Execute experiments with high technical and quality standards, both independently and collaboratively.
• Interact with technical experts from across R&D and contribute to innovation.

Skills

Plant physiology

Horticulture

Experiment design

Education

MS/PhD in Biology, Agronomy, Biotechnology or related

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:

Qualifications and Competencies:

• 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

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

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Location:United States : Missouri : Chesterfield

Division:Crop Science

Reference Code:884187

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