Research Associate, Plant Transformation

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Cambridge, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R-100064
** About Inari...
** Inari is the SEEDesign(TM) company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seeds that will transform the food system.

The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.
** Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.
** We have 200 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting.

If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!
** About the role...
** The Research Associate II Plant Delivery role is filled by an individual with advanced expertise in plant biotechnology, specifically plant transformation methods and plant tissue culture. As a Research Associate, you contribute to the plant transformation team as well as an independent contributor to science projects looking to improve gene editing outcomes in plants. The position requires knowledge of various plant transformation methods and plant tissue culture practices, molecular biology and plant physiology.

A successful candidate will be adept in driving optimization of existing and emerging approaches and contribute to scalable process development. The capacity to apply sound experimental data to guide scientific decisions to improve processes, analyze, and communicate results is important to succeed in this position. It will also provide the opportunity to work with various scientists and stakeholders across the company.

This is a full-time, on-site position located at our Cambridge, MA site.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Perform experiments independently and with cross-functional teams, related to plant transformation and tissue culture using established protocols in multiple crops of interest.
* Optimize established plant transformation/transient plant assays as well as explore developing and onboarding new assays.
* Conduct experiments to explore novel methods to achieve gene editing in plants and/or transformation.
* Collaborate with Scientists and other Research Associates to identify and test new technologies to support company projects and increase quality and throughput.
* Drive ideation and troubleshooting of experimental protocols, implement solutions, and clearly communicate results and next‐step recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.
* Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments and effectively communicate scientific results and progress.
* Work in a fast-paced environment and deliver results on both high-risk experiments and established assays.
* Develop, author, and execute SOPs for new assay methods and ensure proper training of end users.
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* Qualifications:

*** A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3+ years of work experience, or a Master’s degree in agriculture or plant biology or a related field
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in plant transformation and tissue culture, including Agrobacterium culture preparation
* Experience with aseptic technique and media preparation
* Ability to learn new technologies and techniques, develop and improve protocols,…