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Research Scientist

Durham, North Carolina, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-25

Core

Execute plant bioassays and gene efficacy evaluation experiments in greenhouse and growth chamber environments to support the development of GM/GE crop solutions.

Role type

Research Scientist (Plant Biotechnology)

Builds

Innovative crop solutions and gene efficacy data

Domain

Agricultural biotechnology / Plant science

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Plant biology, insect-plant interactions, biotechnology research methodologies, experimental design, statistical analysis, data visualization, data collection and management, pesticide and biological application, tissue sampling, pollination, harvesting, seed processing

Preferred skills

GM/GE crop plant research, environmental control and automation systems (e.g., Argus), insectary operations, insect rearing, insect resistance management, product development support, trait evaluation

Technologies

Argus

Responsibilities

Recognize and solve greenhouse problems, implement insect bioassay protocols, collect and analyze experimental data, perform routine plant care activities, scout and apply pesticides/biologicals, communicate results to team and supervisor

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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