Job ID: 10665

Field of Work: Research & Development, Molecular Biology

Contract type: Regular

 Full Time?: Yes

Onsite/ Remote: Onsite

Join our team at the KWS Gateway Research Center (GRC) where we innovate and create solutions for our breeding units across our KWS network will strengthening our position in the global plant research community. We are seeking to hire a Senior Research Associate for our New Cell-based Technology team on a permanent, full-time basis in St. Louis, MO, USA. 

Who you are:

As a Sr. Research Associate, you utilize your multiple technical skills in plant molecular biology and perform assignments that develop you professional work knowledge and abilities. You demonstrate your experience with molecular analysis of cells, tissues, and plants, as well as with cloning. You identify problems and find solutions in the areas of expertise. Through your knowledge and skills, you make a difference in seed technology research, advancing knowledge, and improve product development efficiency resulting in a competitive advantage for KWS.

What you do:

• Conduct cloning of genes, regulatory elements, and vector components using various methods while meeting timelines and requirements for quality control and accuracy.
• Conduct experiments in molecular characterization of plant lines – including DNA/RNA isolation and various PCR methods.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of experimental conditions, vector analyses, bacterial stocks, project data, and results.
• Contribute to the analysis of technical data and adaption and improvement of routine methods.
• Contribute to the design of effective workflows for specific methods within an experiment, planning individual timelines, and adapting approaches to match shifting demands.
• Operate, maintain, and clean equipment, maintain/order supplies, and manage waste.
• Comply with and participate in the development of work instructions that outline methods and practices to be applied.
• Assist with mentoring of interns and assist with training.

Your Skills and Competences:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent; or other technical qualification with 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience using PCR methods to characterize tissues and cells (e.g. qPCR, ddPCR, Sanger sequencing)
• Ability to communicate and write clearly, concisely, and accurately in English.
• Ability to follow protocol, visually observe, and clearly document and maintain laboratory records to generate reproducible results.
• Demonstrated interest in participating in new technology development striving for technical excellence through collaboration, self-improvement, and an open mind.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (between 50,000 and $63,000 based on qualifications)
• 20 days of PTO
• 401(k) with employer match and a pension plan; health, dental, vision benefits
• An international and diverse team
• Professional training and development opportunities, tuition reimbursement

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About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 165 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, potato, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. Around 6.000 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries. For more information: www.kws.com/career. Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.

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