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Research Associate, Delivery & Transformation (Contract)

Pioneering Intelligence

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Apr 19, 2025
Raleigh, NC, US
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Terrana Biosciences is seeking a Research Associate to develop cutting-edge techniques for plant transformation in diverse plant systems.

Requirements

  • Experience with common plant transformation methods, including biolistic and Agrobacterium approaches.
  • Expertise in handling plant tissues and sampling plants for assays.
  • Experience with DNA, RNA, and protein isolation and purification.
  • Experience with RNA-related workflows and RNA-protein interaction is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with bacterial, fungal, and/or viral pathogens in economically important crops a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a team of scientists to innovate, optimize, and execute various plant delivery and transformation methods.
  • Support the design and execution of plant transformation experiments across multiple platforms and species.
  • Sample plants for molecular assays used as experimental readouts.
  • Troubleshoot transformation protocols, solving difficult experimental problems, and proposing solutions related to transformation methods and bioassays.

Other

  • BS in Plant Science, Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 1 year professional laboratory experience with experience working in industry a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with a diverse interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated organizational and record-keeping skills.
  • Enthusiasm for science and willingness to adapt to the changing needs of a fast-paced research and development effort.
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn new techniques, efficiently troubleshoot lab protocols, and manage multiple experimental workflows.
  • A strong self-starter, results-oriented with strong attention to detail.