Job Description

The primary responsibilities of this role, Gene Expression Post Doc Scientist, are to: 

Utilize new technologies and tissue culture systems to discover, test, and validate cell-specific novel features that contribute to predictable and robust transgene expression at a given genomic location in crops;
Utilize plant single cell and tissue culture systems for high-throughput genome-wide testing and learning about transgene expression;
Apply analytic and statistical methods to results;
Collaborate with fellow research scientists, data scientists, bioinformaticians, and mathematicians on prediction methods;
Validate discoveries from cell-based systems to test in stable plant transformation systems: test and validate;
Provide written reports of results and methods and present results to broad Research and Development (R&D) research partners;
Train and work alongside fellow post-docs and employees in a team that spans Crop Science and Pharmaceuticals divisions in both the USA and Europe;
Demonstrate commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. (defended by 12/15/21) in molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, or similar, with an excellent track record of productivity;
Demonstrated record of innovation in research;
Strong cell and molecular biology acumen with the ability to independently design experiments and analyze data;
Previous hands-on experience with gene expression and genome-wide datasets;
Track record of working independently as part of a multidisciplinary team, with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, capacity for analytical thinking and creativity, as well as enthusiasm for hands-on bench work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Gene expression experience using single cell technologies, genome-wide transcriptomics, and/or epigenetic data;
Experience with plant tissue culture methods;
Experience with high throughput screens utilizing laboratory automation.

Domestic relocation may be available for this role.

Sponsorship may be available for this role.

Position based in Chesterfield, MO (St. Louis area)

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Your application

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and you have the "Passion to Innovate" and the "Power to Change", we encourage you to apply now. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.