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Vector Construction Senior Scientist

Durham, North Carolina, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and optimize high-quality vectors and cloning workflows to support genetically modified (GM) and genome-edited (GE) trait development pipelines for corn and soy.

Role type

Senior Scientist (Vector Construction & Molecular Biology)

Builds

High-throughput cloning platforms, molecular constructs, and vector libraries for biotech traits.

Domain

Agriculture / Plant Biotechnology / Molecular Biology

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Molecular cloning strategies, high-throughput (HTP) cloning workflows, laboratory automation, gene expression optimization, regulatory element design, sequence analysis, LIMS management, scientific mentoring, data-driven solutions

Preferred skills

Omics technologies, field environment experimentation, complex cloning project delivery, cross-functional leadership, technology evaluation and implementation

Technologies

LIMS, laboratory automation tools, digital data solutions

Responsibilities

Develop molecular cloning strategies and deliver vectors for GM/GE pipelines; Lead HTP cloning platform development; Drive adoption of lab automation and digital tools; Partner with trait and bioinformatics teams on construct design; Evaluate and implement new molecular biology technologies; Mentor junior scientists; Maintain scientific records and contribute to data management systems

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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