Plant Breeding & Trait Development Associate

CIBUS LIMITED; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Cibus is a biotechnology company seeking an Associate, Breeding & Trait Development at the San Diego, CA site to support development of new gene-edited plants in tissue culture, growth chambers and greenhouses.

Required education includes a BS in a scientific discipline with 0–2 years experience or an AA/HS diploma with 2–4 years experience. Email résumé to [e-mail] and reference job code: PD2607.

Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline with 0–2 years of experience or AA/HS diploma and 2–4 years of experience.
• Solid understanding of scientific principles.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Contribute new ideas for improvement of all assays.
• Assist in planning and seed preparation for multi-location evaluation and contra season nurseries.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary teams comprising lab, field, and development personnel.
• Troubleshoot existing processes and protocols to improve development timelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of Integrated Pest Management principles and practices, plant propagation and culture methods.
• Familiarity with fertilizers and pesticides, greenhouse and growth chamber lighting and control systems.
• Perform duties associated with culture of high-quality crops in a greenhouse, including planting, transplanting, watering, pest control, disease inoculation, and monitoring growth environments.
• Maintain an organized seed inventory.
• Conduct plant crossing protocols and support breeding development activities in all crops Cibus is working on.
• Follow Cibus protocols and USDA APHIS permit requirements when handling regulated materials.
• Ensure database is used for trial setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting; apply statistical analysis and experimental design principles.
• Manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Assist in managing breeding populations and parent lines.
• Maintain cleanliness in greenhouse facilities and storage/office areas.
• Be willing to care for plants during weekends/holidays on a rotating schedule.
• Support Quality Management Systems and Environment and Health Safety policies.
• Understand contract requirements for lines in pure seed increase and ensure rules are followed.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. and work in hot and humid environments.

Skills

Scientific principles

MS Office

Education

BS in science

AA/HS with 2–4 years experience

Job description

Cibus is a biotechnology company seeking an Associate, Breeding & Trait Development at the San Diego, CA site to support development of new gene-edited plants in tissue culture, growth chambers and greenhouses.

Required education includes a BS in a scientific discipline with 0–2 years experience or an AA/HS diploma with 2–4 years experience. Email résumé to [e-mail] and reference job code: PD2607.