Gene Editing Scientist I

2 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States Benson Hill Full time
Job Overview

About Benson Hill
Benson Hill empowers innovators to create healthier, more flavorful, and sustainable food options by tapping into the natural genetic diversity of plants. Utilizing a comprehensive platform that integrates machine learning, extensive data analysis, breeding methodologies, and plant biology, Benson Hill streamlines the product development process, making it both efficient and cost-effective. The company adopts a holistic strategy that encompasses trait and seed development, genome editing, and breeding to satisfy consumer preferences for nutritious and delicious fruits and vegetables.

Core Principles

  • Be Bold: Challenge limits, offer innovative solutions, embrace transformation, and think outside the box.
  • Be Inspired: Find purpose in your work, maintain a continuous learning attitude, strive to make a difference, and contribute positively to society.
  • Be Authentic: Recognize objectives, hold one another accountable, engage in transparent communication, and work towards genuine alignment.

Department Insight
The Trait Innovation Delivery & Execution (TIDE) team is dedicated to discovering new traits and efficiently delivering research and development products. Their research spans new product ideation, trait discovery, crop transformation, molecular genotyping, and trait validation. This diverse and experienced team collaborates with both internal and external partners to drive advancements in the Ag Tech industry.

Position Overview
The role of Gene Editing & Plant Transformation Scientist I focuses on improving soybean transformation processes, developing gene-edited events, and advancing CRISPR technologies. This position necessitates a strong background in CRISPR molecular biology, expertise in plant transformation techniques, collaboration with research and development teams, mentoring of junior personnel, and contributions to the company's intellectual property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
- Execute soybean plant transformation initiatives
- Investigate CRISPR mechanisms of action
- Design and implement plant gene editing experiments
- Provide mentorship to junior laboratory staff
- Enhance transformation and gene editing methodologies
- Generate technical documentation, protocols, and data analyses

Qualifications
- PhD or Master's degree preferred (Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience considered)
- Expertise in Plant Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Bioinformatics
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in plant transformation and gene editing
- Familiarity with CRISPR molecular biology and next-generation sequencing library preparation

Skills Required
- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Smartsheet
- Knowledge of bioinformatics and statistical analysis tools
- Strong analytical capabilities and adaptability to a fast-paced work environment

Additional Attributes
- Detail-oriented, collaborative, and data-driven in decision-making
- Ability to effectively engage with multiple teams



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