| Description |
IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
| SENIOR SCIENTIST / GROUP LEADER |
| Category: |
R&D |
| Type: |
Full-time |
| Description: |
We are seeking an energetic, results-oriented Group Leader to join our R&D team in Las Cruces, NM. You will work on the field testing of outdoor growth of microalgae, including media development, growth optimization and pest management strategies.
The Senior Scientist / Group Leader, Field Testing reports to the Director of Crop Protection.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Development and testing of processes for growth of microalgae, including pest management, growth optimization, and water monitoring.
- Design and execute experiments; analyze data and interpret results; communicate results to other members of the R&D team.
- Management of a lab team focused on the above tasks.
- This position will interact with the molecular biology, strain development, technical and engineering operations, field piloting, and analytical departments.
- Provide example of professionalism for the laboratory staff.
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| Requirements: |
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Agronomy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Plant Pathology, Phycology, or related discipline.
- Deep specialized knowledge in one or more of the following areas: plant physiology, plant pathology, agronomy, plant biochemistry, or fermentation principles and operations.
- 7+ years of R&D experience, minimum 4 years of industry experience.
- 3+ years of demonstrated leadership, strategic capabilities, and management experience in biotechnology; experience managing R&D field testing programs is desirable.
- Strong background in a wide variety of techniques including PCR, qPCR, cloning, sequence analysis, bright-field and fluorescence microscopy.
- Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments.
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and oral).
- The ability to work in a project-oriented environment and interface effectively with other groups in the company is essential.
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| Location |
Las Cruces , NM |
| Minimum Experience (yrs): |
7+ |
| Required Education: |
Master's Degree |
| Benefits: |
Sapphire offers very competitive compensation packages including bonuses and equity, as well as full benefit packages which include health, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and paid time off. |
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