Research Associate I – Plant Bioassays at Pivot Bio
Creve Coeur, MOFull-timeDiscovery BioprocessingPosted 1 day ago
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Pivot Bio: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span class="TextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0">Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of microbiology, genomics, crop nutrition and agriculture, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW250411738 BCX0">naturally-occurring</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0"> microbes, modern gene editing and application technologies to provide nitrogen to crops. We </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW250411738 BCX0">are dedicated to providing</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0">new solutions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0"> for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on</span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW250411738 BCX0" href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonezero.medium.com%2Fhow-microbes-could-upend-americas-toxic-dependence-on-nitrogen-fertilizer-548451117a63&data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640724364%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VmN57d15ZCZfJgWYtmuPjSJ65pLE9lqgdgBG7eMfmDw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW250411738 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"> </span></span></a><a class="Hyperlink SCXW250411738 BCX0" href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Famyfeldman%2F2021%2F07%2F19%2Fpivot-bio-nears-2-billion-valuation-as-it-raises-whopping-430-million-to-replace-synthetic-fertilizers-on-corn-and-wheat-sustainability%2F%3Fsh%3D6eb68bf12273&data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640767325%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pQTOHUyBCwaS6VlEnE4fOhKSA9mXpM10pcjnOGfJqdg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW250411738 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Forbes</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0"> or </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW250411738 BCX0" href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Fnewshour%2Fscience%2Fagriculture-emits-a-forgotten-greenhouse-gas-scientists-are-looking-for-solutions-in-the-soil&data=05%7C02%7Csuzan.georges%40pivotbio.com%7C58455ae234f74711c91408dd460da77b%7C9cd8c009919e41cfba633d3b29c3beed%7C0%7C0%7C638743746640790342%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=e2L90ui2YfoG2MmpXDtsk%2FnpjE0UMBe7K1bZrgvFVfs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW250411738 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW250411738 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">PBS News Hour.</span></span></a></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting to the Plant Bioassay Team Lead, the successful candidate will support the execution and development of greenhouse and controlled environment plant assays evaluating the performance of Pivot Bio’s microbial nitrogen-fixing technologies. The team’s key objective is to generate high-quality, reproducible in-planta data that supports candidate advancement, product characterization, and field performance prediction. This role will contribute to the development and scaling of plant assay workflows, microbial screening pipelines, and experimental data generation to support product innovation and validation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":150,"335559740":330}"> <strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">This role is a 6 month Temporary position and onsite at our <span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Creve Coeur, MO location.</span></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Essential Functions</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":150,"335559740":330}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct and support execution of in planta assays in greenhouse and growth chamber environments with minimal supervision</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the scaling, optimization, and standardization of experimental assays to enable higher-throughput biological discovery pipelines</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Grow, plate, quantify, and maintain microbial cultures using aseptic technique and standard microbial enumeration methods</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Collect, accurately record, and analyze experimental and phenotypic data using LIMS or structured electronic data capture systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Attend and present data in R&D meetings and contribute to experimental planning and troubleshooting discussions</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain detailed experimental records and support development or refinement of assay SOPs</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":276}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Competencies</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":150,"335559740":330}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Knowledge & Application </span></strong></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of plant physiology, development, and stress responses</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with plant phenotyping approaches and greenhouse plant management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Basic statistical analysis and data interpretation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Complexity & Problem Solving</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":150,"335559740":330}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to accurately document and reproduce experimental workflows</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Applies scientific reasoning to interpret unexpected results</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="none"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Collaboration & Interaction</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":150,"335559740":330}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"> Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Required Education & Experience</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":150,"335559740":330}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Plant Science, Agronomy, Microbiology, or related field</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience greenhouse/growth chamber research (industry or academic research experience acceptable)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with plant-microbe interactions or microbial culturing techniques is preferred but not required</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":720,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Must be authorized to work in the United States</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":150,"335559740":330}"> </span></p>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">#LI-Onsite</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Hiring Compensation Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$33.16</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$33.16 USD</span></div></div></div>
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