YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role are to:
- Evaluate and develop methodologies relating to sequencing for genomic characterization of plants;
- Drive experimental design with guidance from manager;
- Primary or shared project responsibility for executing experiments on next generation sequencing workflows with assistance from scientists in the Genotyping Systems Innovation team;
- Analyze sequencing and genomic data;
- Collaborate with computational scientists as needed for analysis;
- Provide assessment of workflows and make a presentation to the greater Precision Genomics team at the end of the internship.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Must be registered and currently enrolled in a graduate program - MS or PhD - pursuing a degree in Biology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, or related field;
- Demonstrated interest and coursework in subjects related to genetics and/or molecular biology;
- Demonstrated genotyping assay design capabilities;
- Curiosity and self-motivation to be exposed to and learn different molecular biology techniques and their applications;
- Ability to work within a team-based environment of other scientists;
- Agility in the face of changing projects or demands;
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with techniques such as DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, dPCR, KASP, next generation sequencing, and bioinformatic analysis of sequencing data;
- Experience with documentation and presentation of scientific results.
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. | |
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Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. | |
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Location: | Ankeny | |
Division: | Crop Science | |
Reference Code: | 826537 | | |
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Contact Us |
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Email: | hrop_usa@bayer.com |
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