Plant Health Co-Op

Job description

Plant Health Co-Op

nIn this Plant Health Co‑Op role, you will advance plant pathology research workflows through experimental design, data analysis, and process optimization. You will support the characterization of plant pathogen collections and isolates, development of laboratory methodologies, and evaluation of experimental systems used in research and development pipelines. Working alongside multidisciplinary scientists, you will generate actionable insights from plant and pathogen data, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to the development of scalable research protocols in plant pathology.

nYOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

nThe primary responsibilities of this role include:

nnnPerform phylogenetic analysis and characterization of pathogen collections and isolates;

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nnConduct molecular characterization and develop markers for detecting plant pathogens;

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nnValidate pathogen characterization protocols under operational conditions;

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nnOptimize processes for large‑scale pathogen production and storage;

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nnSynthesize and communicate results in a timely and organized manner to project teams and key stakeholders;

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nnUse prior experience and consultations with other team members to solve technical and operational challenges and complete experiments on time;

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nnAchieve commitment to safety and compliance by adhering to safety protocols and best practices.

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n nWHO YOU ARE

nBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

nnnCurrently enrolled in a M.Sc. or Ph.D. program (Plant Pathology preferred) with experience in molecular characterization techniques, bioinformatics, and/or sequence analysis;

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nnExperience in experimental design and statistical/data analysis using R, Python, or similar tools;

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nnExperience with data visualization tools, laboratory techniques, and instrumentation;

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nnEffective written and oral communication skills with the ability to work independently within a team environment;

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nnStrong organizational and time management skills, with high attention to detail.

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n nEmployees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $22.75 to $47.75. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

nThis posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

nYOUR APPLICATION

nBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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nBayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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nLocation: United States : Missouri : Chesterfield

nDivision: Crop Science

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nContact Us

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Worksite address

chesterfield, MO, 63005, US

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