Research Assistant Contractor

Objective

• This contract role is responsible for testing formulations of leading strains in greenhouse environments.

Responsibilities

• The contractor Research Associate will be responsible for testing the in-planta performance of new formulations of our asset strains in the greenhouse environment.
• Ensure effective applications of formulated products, plant tissue sampling, and data collection. 
• Collaborate with multiple teams in Plant Science to facilitate greenhouse assays and lab activities.
• Regularly monitor plant growth daily, keeping logs of observations. 
• Assist with preparation of plant materials and QC of formulations being tested. 
• The contract position requires at least 85% of the time spent at the laboratory bench, and 15% of the time documenting and implementing the project plan.

Training/Experience

• 0-3 years of controlled environment, plant science and/ or microbiology experience. 
• A BS degree in agronomy, horticulture, plant physiology, plant science, microbiology etc.
• Basic knowledge in experimental design and execution in greenhouse.
• Work experience in plants and/or microbiology.
• Willing to take on challenges as learning opportunities.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills are required.

Organizational

• This is a 12 month contract position through a partner agency.
• This position will report to a Scientist in Plant Science at our Woodland, CA site.
• This individual will collaborate with Joyn Bio Departments across sites.