Senior Scientist, Assay Development
About Inari...
Inari is the SEEDesign™ company, using new breeding technology to push the boundaries of what is possible by designing nature-positive seeds for a more sustainable food system. A combination of AI-powered predictive design and a cutting-edge multiplex gene editing toolbox enables Inari to unlock the full potential of seed and advance critical solutions with broad applications for growing more food with fewer resources. This includes products that will generate greater yields while using significantly less land, water and other inputs.
Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.
We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!
As an Assay Lead, You Will:
- Lead and manage assay development projects, ensuring timely execution and delivery of project milestones.
- Design, execute, and optimize high-throughput phenotypic and molecular assays in vitro and in planta.
- Serve as a key communicator between project teams and the platform, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration.
- Mentor and guide junior scientists and research associates, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
- Collaborate closely with data scientists and computational biologists to create the data needed to train and test state-of-the-art models.
- Work with other scientists and research associates to develop, plan, execute, and deliver scientific objectives in an accountable manner.
- Interpret data, maintain accurate and comprehensive records, and communicate results to different internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to Inari’s culture by living and demonstrating the values of being Open, Bold, Innovative, Diverse, Collaborative, and operating with Integrity.
You Bring:
- PhD. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology, or a similar field; or equivalent experience in an industry context with a Master's or Bachelor's degree.
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience with high-throughput screening in cellular, microbial, or plant systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of genome editing technologies.
- Strong experience in the analysis of functional genomic screening data and integration of functional genomics with molecular profiling and other data types.
- Experience in method assay scale-up, such as automated liquid-handling, microfluidics, or pooled-library designs.
- Demonstrated track record of tackling complex problems, critical thinking, leading others to obtain novel insights, and driving a culture of innovation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to lead in a hands-on, lab-based manner.
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning.
- A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback.
- Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences.
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