Plant Pathology Research Co‑Op

Bayer CropScience Limited

Chesterfield (MO)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 66,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Plant Health Co‑Op in Missouri to advance plant pathology research workflows through experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization. You will work on characterizing plant pathogen collections, developing laboratory methodologies, and evaluating experimental systems in R&D pipelines.

As a co-op, you will synthesize results, communicate with project teams, and contribute to scalable protocols while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a MSc or PhD program in Plant Pathology.
Experience with molecular characterization techniques or related workflows.
Experience with data visualization and statistical analysis using R/Python or similar tools.
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

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 key stakeholders.
Collaborate with team members to solve technical and operational challenges and complete experiments on time.
Adhere to safety protocols and best practices to ensure compliance.