YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician, are to: 

• Have primary or shared project responsibility of a complex nature;
• Conduct research and contributes to research projects, technologies, publications, intellectual property or trade secrets;
• Motivate and manage contingent workforce to execute various lab analysis in a high throughput setting;
• Coordinate work across peers and contingent workforce within to ensure delivery daily/weekly production targets;
• Conduct complex research and contributes to research projects, technologies, publications, intellectual property or trade secrets;
• Be accountable for cross-functional work in multiple platforms/process areas;
• Solves complex problems requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning and the application of scientific principles to the design and interpretation of scientific experiments;
• Lead workflow optimization and method validation projects using multiple data sources;
• Use specialized knowledge, the broad application of scientific principles, current literature when identifying and implementing process improvements;
• Prioritize and coordinate work within a large team and provide training to contingent workforce;
• Maintain detailed record keeping and required documentation;
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices;
• Designs and analyzes the results of experiments with minimal input from senior scientists;
• Perform a variety of molecular biology and Biochemistry experiments;
• Communicate and interpret the results of experiments, production Key Performance Indicators, Cost/benefit analysis and lab related issues to partners and key stakeholders;
• Thrive on meeting challenges, insist on high quality deliverables, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and possess the ability to build productive external and internal relationships;
• Take initiative in keeping current with literature in areas of assignment and in areas of professional interest.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science with at least five years of relevant experience or Master of Science with at least two years of relevant experience or Ph.D. with minimum years of relevant experience;
• Strong molecular biology acumen with the ability to independently design experiments and analyze data;
• High throughput laboratory automation experience with mechanical aptitude for operating and troubleshooting automation;
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization software;
• Experience using automated systems and lims systems;
• Experience with iso/quality management systems and defining and using Key Performance Indicators to measure lab and workflow Health.
   

This position does not provide relocation assistance.

This position does not provide Visa Sponsorship.