Indigo’s Formulations group is seeking a Scientist to join our team and assist in the development of microbial based agricultural products that increase crop yield and improve stress tolerance using organisms isolated from the plant microbiome. The Scientist will be a part of the development of stable and robust microbial seed treatment products with a primary focus on the chemical and biological compatibility of Indigo’s products with external, commercial seed applied products. Responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, crop sciences, chemical engineering, or a related field. The candidate must be able to apply their knowledge to the design and implementation of experiments that directly inform the commercial use of Indigo’s microbial products. This is a hands-on, laboratory-based position and the candidate will work in collaboration with other scientists and engineers to carry out their work.
The candidate will be knowledgeable and has practical, hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
The candidate should also possess the following qualities:
The specific level and title of the candidate will be dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, but in general will be as an individual contributor at the Scientist/ Senior Scientist level.
What if nature could be harnessed to help farmers sustainably feed the planet? Since 2014, Indigo has questioned agriculture's full value chain to improve grower profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health. The company’s scientific discoveries and digital innovations have amplified new value from soil to sale, benefiting more than 10,000 growers to date. Indigo is also the company behind The Terraton Initiative, a global effort to drawdown one trillion tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide by unlocking the potential of agricultural soils. In 2019, Indigo was ranked #1 on CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list. Headquartered in Boston, MA, Indigo has additional offices in Memphis, TN; Research Triangle Park, NC; Sydney, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Basel, Switzerland; and São Paulo, Brazil.