Description

Throughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented at six sites in four countries. With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology. We develop sustainable solutions for superior agricultural productivity, better and healthier nutrition and renewable resources. Leadership, creativity, teamwork and passion combined with our unique plant biotechnology expertise are the foundation for our success.

BASF Plant Science (BPS) is seeking to appoint an innovative and experienced Biotechnology Regulatory Scientist based in Research Triangle Park, NC, U.S.A. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for assuming some of the protein related work for conducting safety assessments of proteins expressed in BASF Plant Science's crop products. He/she will be responsible for ELISA validation and sample analysis together with recombinant protein expression, purification and characterization. The regulatory science lab operates under Good Laboratory Practices.

The position offers both an exciting opening in an international Regulatory organization and an interesting professional and personal development opportunity within the BASF global network.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Required:

• BS plus 10 years research experience or MS plus 7 years research experience or Ph.D plus 2 years research experience. Degree must be in the areas of protein biochemistry, molecular biology, plant biology, horticulture, agronomy or related field
• Experience in the following techniques:
  
  • Protein purification
  • Protein characterization
  • ELISA
  • Western blot analysis
  • SDS-PAGE
  • Ensyme assays
  • Spectroscopy
• Experience in documentation and writing study protocols and high quality technical reports
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication, and teamwork skills. Detail and results oriented
• Self motivated and able to work independently

Preferred:

• Knowledge of mass spectroscopy as applied to protein sequencing
• Experience in a GLP environment
• Working knowledge of agriculture biotech regulatory requirements

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