Research Associate I - Gene Editing
Benson Hill
- Saint Louis, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
Benson Hill empowers innovators to develop more healthy, tasty and sustainable food by unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants. Benson Hill's CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process. This platform allows for cost-effective and more efficient ways for companies to analyze and make improvements in plant genetics. Benson Hill brings a unique and holistic approach to our product and platform development, as we span a broader workflow involving trait and seed development, genome editing, and breeding all the way to creating better ingredients and varieties that tap a strong consumer demand for more flavorful and nutritious fruits and vegetables. More information can be found online at . Follow us on Twitter atOur Purpose and Core ValuesOur Core Values are a set of common principles we share that are fundamental to .
- Be Bold! We redefine boundaries by providing new solutions to difficult problems. Together we are driven to transform the future and will not allow the fear of failure to prevent us from innovating. We voice our opinions, embrace change, and challenge each other to think creatively.
- Be Inspired! We redefine boundaries by providing new solutions to difficult problems. Together we are driven to transform the future and will not allow the fear of failure to prevent us from innovating. We voice our opinions, embrace change, and challenge each other to think creatively.
- Be Real! We understand who we are, what we want to achieve, and what it takes to get there. We hold each other accountable through timely, candid, and well-intentioned feedback. Together we engage in honest communication and healthy debate that leads to success through true alignment.
- Design and conduct experiments in bacteria, plant cells, and/or plant tissue culture to advance genome editing technologies
- Communicate cross-functionally to request analyses, and share results
- Prepare written documents and present findings to stake-holders
- Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced lab environment.
- HS/GED +2 years' experience or Bachelor's degree in Biology or other relevant degree
- + 2 years' relevant experience
- Experienced with molecular techniques (e.g., cloning, PCR, enzymatic assays, sequencing analysis)
- Previous experience with plant genetics in crop or model species; including but not limited to agrobacterium, transient assays, genotyping, greenhouse/growth chamber testing
- Knowledge of CRISPR gene editing (preferred)
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Experience with DNA vector design software, genome sequence databases, and Blast bioinformatics tools preferred
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative
- Ability to focus and work independently
- Adapt to changing priorities and timelines
- Rapidly acquire new technical skills
- Organized, capable of working on several projects concurrently
- A Collaborative Environment
- A flexible PTO program with a focus on work/life balance
- Competitive medical benefits and retirement savings plan
- LOW COST Dental and Vision Coverage
- Education reimbursement
- PAID parental leave
- And more….
- Required