Team Lead of Monocot Crops
Core
Lead the development and execution of functional strategies for monocot crops (maize, soybean) including GM/GE trait pipelines and stock production in controlled growth environments.
Role type
Senior IC Team Lead, Crop Sciences (Monocot Crops)
Builds
GM/GE trait pipelines, high-quality immature embryos, and early-stage multi-disciplinary field crop projects
Domain
Agriculture, Crop Sciences, Plant Biotechnology
Required skills
crop improvement, trait development, seed production, agronomy, genetics, plant breeding, plant physiology, molecular biology, statistics, greenhouse facility operations
Preferred skills
GM/GE regulated materials experience, non-routine situation management, database management, environmental control automation systems (Argus), supervising and coaching junior scientists
Technologies
Microsoft Office, databases, Argus environmental control systems
Responsibilities
Lead timely delivery of GM/GE trait pipelines and project milestones; Plan and execute multi-disciplinary early-stage projects with major field crops; Operate and upgrade state-of-the-art plant growth facilities; Propose and lead innovation projects; Provide practical advice and judgments to others; Ensure compliance with HSE, biosafety, and regulatory obligations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities