Plant Science Researcher

1 week ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States Pairwise Full time

Job Title: Research Associate

Reporting to: Manager, Controlled Environment

Location: Durham, North Carolina

About Pairwise:

Pairwise is a pioneering AgriFoodTech organization dedicated to advancing the use of CRISPR technology in the realms of food and agriculture.
Established by top scientists in the fields of gene editing and biotechnology, Pairwise holds licenses from prestigious institutions to utilize advanced editing techniques and proprietary tools.

Our FulcrumTM platform, combined with extensive technical and agronomic expertise across over 60 crops, enables us to drive innovation in plant genetics, agricultural products, supply chains, and production systems.
Our dedicated team is committed to delivering commercially viable solutions that benefit the environment, consumers, growers, and business partners.

After successfully contributing 27 novel traits to Bayer's pipeline for various crops, we are currently engaged in developing climate-resilient short-stature corn, with additional partnerships on the horizon.
Our consumer-focused projects include innovative products such as seedless blackberries and pitless cherries.

Recognized as one of America's leading GreenTech companies, Pairwise operates in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About This Role:

We are looking for a driven Research Associate to join our Controlled Environment team.
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's or master's degree and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Your role will be essential in helping Pairwise achieve its ambitious objectives while fostering a culture of innovation and enjoyment in scientific exploration.

We seek an individual with a passion for horticulture and a keen interest in cultivating diverse plant species from seed to seed.
This position focuses on plant cultivation in controlled settings, encompassing responsibilities such as plant growth management, data collection, documentation of findings, and communication of results with internal teams.
The successful candidate will exhibit a strong desire to learn new skills and provide support across various projects as necessary.
Attention to detail, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication are vital for success in this position.

Essential Functions:

Experience in growing corn within a greenhouse environment is mandatory.
Experience with growth chambers and embryo extraction is advantageous.

  • Manage the planting, maintenance, and harvesting of plant inventory for company projects, which includes:
    • Seed preparation, priming, and sowing.
    • Transplanting plantlets, sampling, acclimation, and tracking.
    • Plant handling, watering, growth monitoring, pollination, and harvesting.
    • Maintaining workspace cleanliness.
  • Ensure meticulous attention to detail and traceability of plant inventory throughout the growth cycle.
  • Monitor pipeline advancement decisions, actively communicate plant status to internal stakeholders, and document data and decisions in relevant systems.
  • Collaborate with multifunctional teams on various crops to uncover new insights and propose process improvements as needed.
  • Adhere to instructions from team members and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to achieve high-quality outcomes.
    Contribute to drafting new SOPs or enhancing existing ones based on new insights.
  • Develop skills and adopt new techniques and methodologies.
  • Organize and manage workload to fulfill daily tasks effectively (individually and/or as part of a team).

Required Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as horticulture, plant science, agronomy, biology, botany, ecology, or any biological discipline involving plant husbandry skills.
  • Prior experience in greenhouse settings, including familiarity with greenhouse control systems, fertigation systems, and pest management.
    Demonstrated horticultural skills in a professional or research environment are essential.
  • Proficiency in maintaining accurate scientific records through laboratory information management systems (LIMs) and laboratory notebooks.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety or greenhouse safety practices, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety data sheets (SDSs), and proper waste handling and disposal.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a large research environment.
  • Capability to work independently on individual experiments.

Offerings:

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts (HSA/FSA), 401k, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and more.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy, allowing for personal use as needed, in addition to company holidays.
  • Casual work atmosphere.
  • A mission-driven organization focused on enhancing the quality of fruits and vegetables.
  • A forward-thinking community committed to leading the industry in innovation and nutrition.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

While executing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit and utilize hands for tasks requiring fine motor skills and repetitive motions.
The employee must also stand and walk regularly.
Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 35 pounds is required.
Regular communication, both verbal and auditory, is necessary.
Specific vision capabilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to work in high-temperature conditions typical of greenhouse environments.

EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

If you do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway, as we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

No recruiters, please.

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