Postdoctoral Scientist, Functional Genome Engineering

Bayer AG; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science R&D in the United States seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist in Functional Genome Engineering to bridge wet lab and computational biology. You will establish advanced functional genomics platforms, design high-throughput perturbation screens, and generate insights to drive decision-making and pipeline innovation across the organization.

The role requires a Ph.D. in biology or related fields, expertise with CRISPR screens, transcriptomics, and programming in Python or R, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a biological or biomedical field, molecular or cell biology, genetics or genomics, bioinformatics, or a similar area.
• Proven experience with CRISPR screens or related gene perturbation technologies using pooled or targeted approaches.
• Experience with next-generation transcriptomics analysis or a related area.
• Experience working in an AWS cloud computing environment and proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, R, etc.).
• Familiarity with innovative or emerging fields of study.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to high-quality deliverables and the ability to build productive internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute genetic perturbation screens in various organisms of interest and cell lines.
• Establish and optimize gene perturbation tools and reagents for various applications.
• Conduct in-depth data analyses and design controlled experiments in collaboration with cross-functional partners, coordinating their implementation to enable project success.
• Understand and anticipate broader project and team interests, identifying, proposing, and performing complementary analyses to enrich insights from multiple modalities and data layers.
• Conduct complex activities that require specialized knowledge and the broad application of scientific principles.
• Take initiative in keeping current with literature in areas of assignment and professional interest.
• Maintain detailed record-keeping and required documentation.
• Demonstrate commitment to inclusion and safety, adhering to safety protocols and best practices.

Skills

CRISPR screens

Transcriptomics

AWS cloud

Python

R

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Tools

AWS

Python

R

Job description

Bayer Crop Science R&D in the United States seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist in Functional Genome Engineering to bridge wet lab and computational biology. You will establish advanced functional genomics platforms, design high-throughput perturbation screens, and generate insights to drive decision-making and pipeline innovation across the organization.

The role requires a Ph.D. in biology or related fields, expertise with CRISPR screens, transcriptomics, and programming in Python or R, with