Senior Research Associate
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Senior Research Associate
Field of Work:Research & Development
Location: locationobj
Legal Entity: KWS Research Center (0053)
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 15769
For KWSResearch Center in we are seeking an experiencedfull-time and permanentSenior Research Associate with experience and knowledge in plant tissue culture biolistics and cereals transformation. The Senior Research Associate will work independently and flexibly on specific research-based projects in collaboration with the lead scientist and their direct supervisor. The ideal candidate has experience with several methods and practices and demonstrates creativity to identify problems and contribute to developing potential solutions within select methods and practices. The SRA will execute experiments to make a difference in seed technology research advance knowledge and improve product development efficiency resulting in a competitive advantage for KWS.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct experiments in monocot transformation and regeneration
- Maintain accurate detailed timely and organized records of experimental conditions data and results
- Optimize work processes as needed for specific methods and practices
- Execute workflows within an experiment planning individual timelines and adapting approaches to match shifting demands in collaboration with supervisor
- Strong troubleshooting skills by analyzing technical data identifying problems and providing input on solutions
- Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
- Comply with and participate in development of work instructions that outline methods and practices
- Assist with mentoring of Interns and assist with onboarding and training of Research Associates
- Ensure Company handbook Rules Guidelines Procedures and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly
- Operate maintain and clean equipment maintain and/or order supplies and manage waste
- Meet attendance requirements
- Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:
- Bachelors Degree in a related field with primary laboratory and research experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Plant transformation and regeneration in one or more monocot systems experience
- 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
- Must have the legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship
PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet shifting project goals
- Experience with application of genome editing techniques
- Participation in protocol development and optimization
- Demonstrated interest in new technology development striving for technical excellence
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Member of project team(s) and accountable for performing workflows within those projects
- Over 80% of working time for hands-on work in the lab
- No direct reports
- Observance of regulations for occupational safety compliance know-how protection and QM regulations
OUR OFFER:
- A salary between $29 and $36 per hour. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made
- Health dental vision benefits
- Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)
- Professional training and development opportunities
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Scientific laboratory environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand walk sit read use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to focus.
JOIN US!
If you are ready to lead scientific innovation and make a meaningful impact in agriculture we invite you to apply with your CV today.
We look forward to hearing from you.
About KWS
KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around 1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet corn cereals vegetables oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants resistance to diseases pests and abiotic stress. To that end the company invested more than 300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: Follow us on LinkedIn at data privacy policy for candidates is available on Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and if applicable the specific business unit.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Hourly
