Biologics Researcher (Entry) Job at TekWissen LLC, Chesterfield, NH

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  • TekWissen LLC
  • Chesterfield, NH

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: Biologics Researcher (Entry)

Location: Chesterfield MO 63017

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: -Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

  • We are seeking a motivated and skilled Biologics Research Associate to join our R&D team for an exciting one-year discovery project.
  • The role focuses on screening corn germplasm for colonization by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
  • This position offers the opportunity to work at the interface of plant biology microbiology and molecular biology contributing to cutting-edge research that bridges lab greenhouse and field environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greenhouse Trials: Assist with greenhouse trials to evaluate the performance of corn inoculated with microbial treatments.
  • Responsibilities include planting maintaining fertilization regimes supporting measurements and performing destructive harvesting of plants.
  • Microbial Applications: Utilize basic microbiology techniques to grow quantify and apply microbial inoculum for plant inoculation.
  • Field Sampling: Travel to field sites and collect root samples from diverse corn germplasm.
  • Molecular Biology: Conduct standard molecular biology techniques including DNA extraction quantification and DNA amplification (e.g. qRT-PCR).
  • Bioinformatics: Aid in the detection and analysis of target gene variants across corn germplasm.
  • Microscopy: Evaluate microbial colonization in plant roots using standard and advanced microscopy methods such as histochemical staining and fluorescence imaging.
  • Data Analysis & Presentation: Participate in data collection analysis and sharing results with stakeholders across R&D functions.
  • Cross-Functional Support: Provide additional support to team members conducting controlled-environment plant physiology trials or laboratory-based microbiology experiments as needed.
  • Lab Safety & IP Compliance: Ensure adherence to laboratory safety protocols and contribute to intellectual property protection efforts.

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience or Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in Plant Physiology Microbiology Molecular Biology or a closely related field.
  • Proven experience in at least one but preferably more of the following areas: plant physiology beneficial plant-microbe interactions soil microbiology and/or molecular biology.
  • Experience with microscopy techniques (e.g. fluorescence imaging) is highly desirable.
  • A strong scientific background in biologics (or related fields) and an ability to integrate interdisciplinary approaches to address research challenges.
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal for presenting complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently collaborate within a team and adapt to changing priorities.
  • A proactive attitude with a commitment to team success and project fulfillment.
  • This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to innovative biologics research and development.
  • If you have a passion for biologics plant-microbe interactions and applied molecular biology we encourage you to apply and join us in unlocking new potential in agriculture.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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