Description
The Research Microbiologist will be responsible for all aspects of culture collections maintenance, including acquisition, authentication, production, preservation, and a cataloguing, to support Functional Crop Care research initiatives.I. Culture collection maintenance
- Complete assigned projects through effective communication with the Applications and Analytics Team Leader to meet defined objectives and timelines. Champion projects to completion.
- Develop and implement strain preservation protocols. Optimize culture media and conditions for growth to maximize the biomass yield for each of the strains.
- Identify, develop and adopt authentication methods and assays to maintain integrity of the collection (including PCR, taxonomic, biochemical technologies).
- Produce culture supplies of authenticated, reliable biological material to support research projects.
- Identify and justify the use of new technologies, methods, and equipment to pioneer new methods and assays to increase efficiency and quality of collection maintenance.
- Listen, communicate and network effectively within Seed Solutions team Globally and Regionally, and within entire community to leverage technical expertise and drive innovation.
- Thoroughly document work in progress with well-written laboratory reports and communicate completed results to project team in a timely manner. Submit a written monthly report on activities and projects in progress to the Applications and Analytics Team Leader during the third week of each month.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
SKILLS:
- Required Education: A bachelors degree in microbiology or closely related discipline is required. Master of Science degree in microbiology or related discipline is preferred.
- Required Work Experience: Minimum of 5 - 7 years microbiology or related work experience is required for applicants with a bachelors degree. Three to five years of microbiology or related work experience is required for candidates with an advanced degree.
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Required Skills or Traits for the Position: Effective time management to complete projects on schedule with ability to shift focus quickly when priorities change Results-oriented with broad thinking and vision Networking skills to build internal, external, and cross-functional relationships. Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Physical Requirements: Able to function under the physical effort/hazardous working conditions listed below.
- Specialized Training: Safety