Plant Transformation Scientist — Gene Editing & Tissue Culture

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Clemson, SC, is seeking a researcher to execute plant transformation and tissue culture workflows, manage greenhouse advancement, and analyze data for multiple constructs. The role emphasizes planning, quality control, and collaboration across molecular biology and greenhouse teams.

The position supports grant-funded activities with a 37.5-hour work week and a salary range of $70,000–$80,000, dependent on experience and Clemson guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 35% - Execute plant transformation and tissue culture workflows for multiple concurrent constructs, including explant preparation, gene delivery, selection, regeneration, rooting, acclimatization, and transfer to controlled-environment growth.
• 25% - Manage transgenic and gene-edited plant advancement through greenhouse establishment, plant care, sampling, generation advancement, controlled pollination, seed production, and preparation for downstream molecular, physiological, fiber, or agronomic evaluation.
• 20% - Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data related to transformation efficiency, regeneration, plant development, trait expression, and greenhouse phenotypes; maintain records; prepare data summaries, figures, and reports; communicate progress to the Director and teams; recommend advancement or discontinuation of events.
• 10% - Optimize and troubleshoot transformation, tissue culture, and plant-growth protocols to improve throughput, reproducibility, plant quality, cycle time, and genotype flexibility; investigate failures and ensure safety, biosafety, quality, and documentation.
• 10% - Prepare and communicate scientific outputs by contributing to manuscripts, conference presentations, technical reports, SOPs, and grant proposals; review literature and collaborate with program teams to support objectives.

Job description

Clemson University in Clemson, SC, is seeking a researcher to execute plant transformation and tissue culture workflows, manage greenhouse advancement, and analyze data for multiple constructs. The role emphasizes planning, quality control, and collaboration across molecular biology and greenhouse teams.

The position supports grant-funded activities with a 37.5-hour work week and a salary range of $70,000–$80,000, dependent on experience and Clemson guidelines.