Research Associate, Crop Transformation & Gene Editing

Vylor Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for you and yourFamily

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Vylor Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Research Associate to join the Crop Transformation Systems team. You will generate quality transgenic and genome editing events to support traits discovery, optimization, and product development.

You will isolate embryos or explants, perform transformation, culture materials, and regenerate plants while documenting results and adhering to safety standards. Collaboration and precise record keeping are essential to advance our research goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or equivalent education.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to plan and document experiments.

Responsibilities

• Generate transgenic and genome editing events to support trait discovery and product development.
• Isolate embryos or explants, perform transformation, culture, and regenerate plants.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance transformation efficiency and event quality.
• Maintain accurate electronic notebooks and summarize results with clear notes on improvements.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Job description

Vylor Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Research Associate to join the Crop Transformation Systems team. You will generate quality transgenic and genome editing events to support traits discovery, optimization, and product development.

You will isolate embryos or explants, perform transformation, culture materials, and regenerate plants while documenting results and adhering to safety standards. Collaboration and precise record keeping are essential to advance our research goals.