Principal Scientist Plant Cell Culture
Company: Springtide
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
CAREERS Principal Scientist Plant Cell Culture Share MAKE YOUR
DEBUT About Debut Debut is the unconventional innovation lab
spearheading the next generation of big business. Only Debut has a
scalable, integrated, climate-positive creation model powered by
biotechnology that puts human wellbeing at the center of everything
we do-setting the new standard for profitable business and a new
pace for an ever-changing world. Our hybrid biotechnology
approaches unlock latent markets, providing access to sustainably
produced, natural ingredients with health benefits that cannot be
obtained through other methods. We are committed to traversing the
entire process, from ingredient discovery to the scaling of these
products, for consumer markets. If you are passionate, enjoy
fast-paced innovation and collaborative teams, then Debut is for
you. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Plant Cell
Culture Scientist to join our dynamic research team. The successful
candidate will play a key role in advancing our understanding of
plant cell culture processes, with a focus on molecular and
cellular biology, genetics, and plant cell culture fermentation.
The role will utilize plant cell culture to make compounds native
to specific plants, just in a controlled fermentation approach and
not the field. Essential Functions
- Act as subject matter expert in leveraging plant cell biology
and culture as a platform technology for small molecule
production.
- Design and execute experiments to investigate plant cell
biology, plant cell culture, and how to code the cell to make a
variety of small molecules.
- Expertise identifying, growing, and creating plant callus
cultures.
- Proficient in molecular biology techniques, including PCR,
qPCR, Western blotting, and gene expression analysis for plant cell
culture.
- Utilize advanced molecular biology techniques, such as
CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, RNA-Seq, and imaging technologies for
plant cell culture.
- Manage multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring
milestones are met on time and within budget.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and maintain laboratory
equipment. Education and Experience
- Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a
related field with 10+ years of experience.
- Expertise in plant cell culture and tissue analysis.
- Experience with flavors and fragrance expression in plant cell
cultures desirable.
- Proven experience in plant cell biology research, demonstrated
through a strong publication record.
- Expertise in molecular biology techniques, including
CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing, RNA-Seq, and imaging.
- Experience in strategic planning, decision-making, and managing
complex projects.
- Strong leadership skills with a track record of achieving
organizational goals.
- Proficient in data analysis and bioinformatics tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track
record of presenting research findings.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of scientists and
researchers.
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and
contribute to a positive research environment. Essential Physical
Characteristics The physical characteristics described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
a job, on a case-by-case basis.
- Continuous upward and downward flexion of the neck.
- Frequent: sitting, repetitive use of hands to operate
computers, printers and copiers.
- Frequently uses hands to feel objects or control tools (e.g.
pipetting). Laboratory operations require dexterity and care to
perform studies as required.
- Occasional: walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending and
twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, simple
grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and occasional
lifting and carrying of files or material weighing up to 50
pounds.
- Must be willing to work with biohazardous agents (up to
BSL2).
- The R&D laboratory will result in exposure to hot and cold
temperatures, noise, fumes, limited dust, and oily coolants.
- The performance of this position will present exposure to an
industrial environment and requires support and compliance with the
published Company PPE policy including but not limited to the use
of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side
shields, appropriate attire, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing
protection, etc. Condition of Employment As part of Debut's
pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a
background check prior to beginning employment. Additional types of
background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related
activities of the position. Debut is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, veteran, or disability status. Salary Range:
$120,000 - $160,000 The Job Only You Can Do Have a career in
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