Senior Research Associate- Discovery Trait Assays

Vylor Inc.; Johnston (IA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits for you and your famiy

Four weeks of paid time off and two 2

Excellent parental leave (16 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Total rewards package - Vylor Benefits

Résumé du poste

Vylor Inc. in Johnston, IA, is seeking a Senior Research Associate- Discovery Trait Assays to lead the development and execution of plant-based assays that evaluate early-stage trait candidates.

You will apply plant biology, transformation, and in vitro/in vivo phenotyping to generate actionable data and advance trait discovery. Collaborating with scientists and cross-functional teams, you will design experiments, optimize methods, and ensure rigorous data documentation while upholding

Qualifications

• Experience with plant tissue culture and plant/cell transformation.
• Ability to design, execute, troubleshoot biological assays.
• Proficiency with Geneious Prime software.
• Strong data recording and scientific communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab.

Responsabilités

• Develop, optimize, and perform plant-based assays to evaluate and characterize novel trait candidates.
• Use transformation techniques to assess gene expression, trait performance, mode of action, and biological activity.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and recommend data-driven next steps.
• Design plasmid vectors to meet stakeholder assay requirements.
• Produce accurate, reproducible, and well-documented data while upholding scientific rigor and laboratory safety standards.
• Improve assay performance, throughput, quality, and efficiency through method development and process optimization.
• Partner with scientists, project teams, and technology colleagues to address research questions and advance discovery goals.
• Maintain the laboratory equipment, reagents, and biological materials needed for assay execution.
• Present experimental results and technical findings through reports, presentations, and team discussions.

Connaissances

Plant tissue culture

Plant transformation

Transient expression

Biological assays design

Geneious Prime

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Independent work

Project management

High-throughput screening

Statistics

Formation

M.S. in Plant Biology / related

B.S. with 3+ years experience in plant sciences

Outils

Geneious Prime

Description du poste

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

We are seeking a Senior Research Associate- Discovery Trait Assays to support the development, optimization, and execution of innovative plant-based assays used to evaluate and characterize early-stage trait candidates. In this role, you will leverage expertise in plant biology, including but not limited to cell/plant transformation, in vitro and in vivo phenotyping, molecular biology to develop and execute robust screening platforms that generate actionable insights across a diverse portfolio of trait discovery programs. You will partner closely with scientists and cross-functional teams to design experiments, implement new methodologies, and deliver high-quality data that accelerates trait advancement and technology development. Success in this position requires strong technical skills, scientific curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to independently drive laboratory activities while contributing to a collaborative research environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop, optimize, and perform plant-based assays to evaluate and characterize novel trait candidates.
• Use various transformation techniques to assess gene expression, trait performance, mode of action, and biological activity.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results, troubleshoot technical issues, and recommend data-driven next steps.
• Design plasmid vectors to meet stakeholder assay requirements.
• Produce accurate, reproducible, and well-documented data while upholding scientific rigor and laboratory safety standards.
• Improve assay performance, throughput, quality, and efficiency through method development and process optimization.
• Partner with scientists, project teams, and technology colleagues to address research questions and advance discovery goals.
• Maintain the laboratory equipment, reagents, and biological materials needed for assay execution.
• Present experimental results and technical findings through reports, presentations, and team discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related scientific discipline preferred; B.S. in one of these disciplines with 3+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience with plant tissue culture, plant/cell transformation, and/or transient expression systems.
• Experience designing, executing, and troubleshooting biological assays.
• Proficient skills with Geneious Prime software
• Strong data analysis, record-keeping, and scientific communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced research environment.
• Experience with automation, imaging systems, high-throughput screening, or statistical techniques is a plus.

This is a site-dedicated role with expectation to be available during core office hours.

• Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Vylor Benefits

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.