Plant Pathogen Research Co‑Op — Data Analysis & Lab Methods

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Etc (if relevant)

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Plant Health Co-Op in the United States to advance plant pathology research workflows through experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization. You will support characterization of pathogen collections and isolates, develop laboratory methodologies, and evaluate systems used in R&D pipelines.

Working with multidisciplinary scientists, you will generate actionable insights from plant and pathogen data, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to scalable

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an M.Sc. or Ph.D. program (Plant Pathology preferred) with molecular characterization techniques, bioinformatics, and/or sequence analysis.
• Experience with experimental design and statistical/data analysis using R, Python, or similar tools.
• Experience with data visualization tools, laboratory techniques, and instrumentation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently within a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform phylogenetic analysis and characterization of pathogen collections and isolates.
• Conduct molecular characterization and develop markers for detecting plant pathogens.
• Validate pathogen characterization protocols under operational conditions.
• Optimize processes for large-scale pathogen production and storage.
• Synthesize and communicate results to project teams and stakeholders.
• Solve technical and operational challenges and ensure experiments are completed on time.
• Commit to safety and compliance by following protocols and best practices.

Skills

Molecular characterization

Bioinformatics

Sequence analysis

R

Python

Data visualization

Lab techniques

Communication

Organization

Tools

R

Python

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Plant Health Co-Op in the United States to advance plant pathology research workflows through experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization. You will support characterization of pathogen collections and isolates, develop laboratory methodologies, and evaluate systems used in R&D pipelines.

Working with multidisciplinary scientists, you will generate actionable insights from plant and pathogen data, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to scalable