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Controlled Environment Research Specialist

2 months ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States Pairwise Full time

Position Title: Research Associate

Reporting Line: Manager, Controlled Environment

Location: Durham, North Carolina

About Pairwise:

Pairwise is a purpose-driven AgriFoodTech enterprise that is at the forefront of integrating CRISPR technology into the realms of food and agriculture.
Established in 2017 by prominent scientists in gene editing and biotechnology, Pairwise possesses licenses from esteemed institutions to utilize advanced editing techniques and proprietary tools.

With our innovative FulcrumTM platform and extensive expertise across over 60 crops, we are propelling advancements in plant genetics, agricultural products, supply chains, and production methodologies.
Our dedicated team is committed to delivering commercially viable solutions that positively impact the environment, consumers, growers, and business partners.

Following the successful introduction of 27 novel traits into Bayer's pipeline for crops such as corn, soy, wheat, and canola, we are currently engaged in developing climate-resilient short-stature corn, with additional partnerships on the horizon.
Our consumer-oriented pipeline features exciting products like seedless blackberries and pitless cherries.

Recognized as one of America's leading GreenTech companies, Pairwise operates in the innovation-friendly Research Triangle Park area.

Role Overview:

We are in search of 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 autonomously as well as collaboratively.
Your contributions will be vital in helping Pairwise reach its ambitious objectives while fostering a culture of innovation and enjoyment in scientific exploration.

We seek an individual who is enthusiastic about horticulture and enjoys cultivating a variety of plants from seed to seed.
This role 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 needed.
Attention to detail, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

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

  • Manage the planting, maintenance, and harvesting of plant inventory for various projects, including:
    • Seed preparation, priming, and sowing.
    • Transplanting plantlets, sampling, acclimating, and tracking.
    • Handling plants, watering, growing, scouting, pollination, and harvesting.
    • Ensuring workspace cleanliness.
  • Maintain meticulous attention to detail and traceability of plant inventory throughout the growth cycle.
  • Document pipeline advancement decisions, actively communicate plant status to internal stakeholders, and record data and decisions in the appropriate systems.
  • Collaborate with multifunctional teams on diverse crops to uncover new insights and propose process improvements.
  • Adhere to instructions from team members and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver high-quality outcomes.
    Draft new SOPs or enhance existing ones based on fresh insights.
  • Develop skill sets and learn new techniques and methodologies.
  • Organize and manage workload to fulfill daily tasks (individually and/or as part of a team).

Required Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

  • 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 time as needed, in addition to company holidays.
  • Casual work environment.
  • Mission-driven organization focused on developing healthier fruits and vegetables.
  • A forward-thinking community dedicated to leading the industry in innovation and nutrition.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands outlined here represent 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 through speaking and listening is essential.
Specific vision capabilities necessary for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will work in high-temperature conditions typical of greenhouse environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 status, or disability status.

If you do not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. Studies indicate that women and people of color are less likely to apply for positions unless they meet all qualifications.
At Pairwise, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply regardless.
You may be the ideal candidate for this or other opportunities.

No recruiters, please.