Research Associate

Senior Research Associate, Molecular Discovery
| San Diego CA | Direct Hire | $70,000-77,000/yr |
Kelly is hiring a Senior Research Associate for a Plant Biotechnology company in San Diego. This position will be responsible for molecular discovery of next generation gene edited crops. This is a direct hire role, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities:
Work independently to plan and execute molecular cloning experiments.
Run molecular testing such as DNA/RNA manipulations, PCR, qPCR, western blotting and cloning.
Assist with the discovery of next generation gene edited crop traits such as sustainability, plant diseases and oil quality.
Run gene expression and functional characterization assays in microbe and plant systems.
Work cross functionally with teams to aid in uncovering and validating new gene editing targets.
Communicate updates via reports and team meetings.
Requirements:
BS in Molecular Biology, Plant Biology/Pathology or similar field.
3+ years of experience
MS in Molecular Biology, Plant Biology/Pathology or similar field.
1+ years of experience
Knowledgeable of molecular biology technologies: cloning, DNA/RNA manipulations, PCR, western blotting, etc.
Knowledgeable of analytical chemistry methodologies such as HPLC and GC is beneficial.
Proactive and Communicative to ensure effective experimentation.

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