Plant Tissue Culture Associate Scientist II

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a researcher to support plant cell/tissue culture activities and biotechnology experiments. This role involves assisting with experiments, adapting methods, and reporting results to the Transformation team.

A Master’s degree and hands-on lab experience are expected, with a focus on safety and collaboration. You will work in a lab setting within the SPS Irving St Building A R&D facility, contributing to multiple projects and learning new methods to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or biotechnology; 3+ years related experience.
• Experience in woody plant tissue culture and transformation is beneficial.
• Understanding of laboratory methods and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supports scientists in plant cell/tissue culture research.
• Conducts short- and long-term experiments.
• Performs various tissue culture methods and propagations.
• Prepares reagents, maintains lab inventory, and cleans equipment.
• Interprets, analyzes, and summarizes experimental data.
• Reports progress and presents results to the team.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Biotech knowledge

Cell culture

Education

Master’s degree in biology/biotechnology

Job description

The Simplot Company in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a researcher to support plant cell/tissue culture activities and biotechnology experiments. This role involves assisting with experiments, adapting methods, and reporting results to the Transformation team.

A Master’s degree and hands-on lab experience are expected, with a focus on safety and collaboration. You will work in a lab setting within the SPS Irving St Building A R&D facility, contributing to multiple projects and learning new methods to