Plant Microbiologist (Expert)
Plant Microbiologist (Expert)
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14-07-2025
Job Description
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world headquartered in Leverkusen and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products agricultural chemicals seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title: Plant Microbiologist
Location: Chesterfield MO 63017
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
- We are seeking a research specialist to perform studies in plant transformation including preparation and analysis of protoplasts nanoparticle encapsulation uptake & translocation in int protoplast and plant as well as ribonucleoparticle design and preparation.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute plant transformation and tissue culture techniques.
- Prepare plant protoplasts and cell suspensions.
- Handle and prepare nucleic acids and nanoparticles.
- Conduct PCR and next-generation sequencing and analysis.
- Express and characterize proteins and produce ribonucleoproteins.
- Design and perform laboratory studies including seed germination and nanoparticle/ribonucleoprotein uptake and translocation studies.
- Conduct cell biological and whole-plant analyses in controlled environments.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of scientists to manage data and develop implement and document workflows.
- Independently prioritize evaluate implement and troubleshoot approaches and tasks to achieve desired outcomes.
- Communicate results updates questions and troubleshooting steps effectively through written and oral methods to the team.
- Document results and processes clearly for future reference.
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
Education Requirement(s):
- Minimum of 4 years of experience including graduate education (e.g. MS 2 years or PhD).
Skill & Competency Requirements:
- (list 3 to 5 non-negotiable items such as years of experience industry of preference specific knowledge items professional certifications skills abilities etc.)
- MS in Plant Science Biology Molecular Biology Cell Biology or related discipline
- Innovative mindset with hands-on experience in research involving plant cellular systems protoplasts and plant transformation.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to document research project results through oral presentations and/or peer-reviewed scientific publications.
- Quick learner with the ability to rapidly apply new concepts and techniques.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams.
- Preferences: (list nice-to-haves such as specific knowledge items certifications skills abilities etc.)
- Experience with nanotechnology.
- Experience with microbial fermentation and protein purification from microbial sources.
- Experience with plant-microbe interactions.
- Experience with recombinant protein cloning expression and characterization.
- Familiarity with ribonucleoproteins.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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Full-time
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