Plant Protein Scientist

1 day ago


san diego, United States Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company Full time

Yoh has an exciting, opportunity for Plant Protein Scientist to join our rapidly growing biotech client based in San Diego, CA. This position will execute and lead in the lab efforts to discover next generation gene editing targets that will improve plant health and increase agricultural sustainability by improving crop resistance to disease and pests. The successful applicant will be a strong laboratory scientist with broad knowledge of plant biology, immunity and pathology, and experience developing gene edited traits.

Compensation: $110k-$128k/year

Location: San Diego, CA - onsite

Type: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

  • Develop strategy and project plans for gene edited traits that will improve plant resistance to disease and pests in agriculture crops.
  • Lead and execute laboratory experiments to decipher molecular mechanisms controlling plant immunity and plant-pathogen interactions.
  • Collaborate with Computational Biology to uncover new target opportunities. Work with Pathology team to validate trait performance.
  • Provide subject matter and scientific expertise across functional teams.
  • Supervise junior team members and help to grow a rapidly expanding team.


Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Plant Biology or related scientific field
  • Broad knowledge in plant-pathogen interactions and pathology, including experience with multiple pathogens and/or pests in agriculture crops such as rice, canola, wheat, soybean, and/or corn.
  • A Molecular Biology, Protein Interaction and Biochemistry expert with demonstrated capabilities in protein-protein interactions, protein purification, DNA/RNA manipulations, qPCR, western blotting, enzyme assays, and other functional assays.
  • Strong understanding of gene editing technologies and capabilities to translate research discoveries to developing gene edited traits in agricultural important crops.
  • Prior experience working in an agricultural biotech and/or plant biology environment is desired, but not essential.



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