(Senior) Research Associate â Lead Characterization
(Senior) Research Associate â Lead Characterization
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Job Description
Who We Are
At Biotalys we are transforming food protection. As a cuttingedge biotech company based in Ghent Belgium with a U.S. subsidiary in North Carolina we are pioneering a new generation of proteinbased biocontrols to protect crops safely and sustainably.
Through our AGROBODY discovery platform we develop effective safe products that combine the performance of chemicals with the safety of biologicals. Our innovations target key crop pests and diseases across the full value chainfrom soil to plate.
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The Role
To strengthen our Research department we are looking for a highly motivated (Senior) Research Associate to join our Characterization team. In this role you will support the development and optimization of our AGROBODY discovery platform contributing to the identification and characterization of novel bioactives targeting crop diseases and pests.
This is a handson labbased role with the potential to grow depending on your skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and perform in vitro and in planta bioassays to evaluate biomolecule activity against plant pathogens.
- Conduct molecular biology experiments (e.g. PCR cloning vector assembly) for gene expression analysis.
- Cultivate and maintain fungal and oomycete strains; harvest and prepare spores for bioassays.
- Perform protein characterization and biochemical assays (e.g. SDSPAGE enzyme activity assays ELISA).
- Use microscopy techniques to study plantpathogen interactions.
- Analyze and report data using statistical tools and in line with company standards.
About You
Education & Experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Biotechnology Bioengineering Molecular Biology or a related field.
- This position is open to both recent graduates and candidates with 1 to 3 years of relevant industry experience.
Technical Skills
- Handson experience with in vitro/in vivo bioassay development (e.g. antifungal pathogenesis or functional bioassays).
- Skilled in microbial cultivation particularly fungi and oomycetes.
- Proficient in molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR vector cloning RNA/DNA purification RTqPCR).
- Experience with biochemical and protein analysis is a plus.
- Comfortable using microscopy for plantpathogen studies.
Soft Skills
- Proactive mindset with strong problemsolving skills.
- Collaborative team player with excellent organizational abilities.
- Strong communication skills in English both written and spoken.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint).
What We Offer
At Biotalys our values teamwork innovation with impact passion wellbeing and accountability are at the heart of how we work. Join a dynamic multicultural team of innovators in the AgFood biotech sector and:
- Be part of a missiondriven company shaping sustainable food production.
- Enjoy a collaborative work environment with room for growth.
- Benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package.
- Maintain a healthy worklife balance with flexible hours and telework options.
Apply Now
Ready to make an impact Apply via our careers page at . Include your CV and motivation letter.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
