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Pivot Bio · 3 months ago

Scientist II – Assay Development

St. Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$110K/yr - $138K/yr

2+ years exp

Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology through innovative microbiology and genomics. The Scientist II – Assay Development will design and validate novel microbial assays, collaborating with plant and field scientists to translate research into practical agricultural applications.

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyCleanTech

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate novel assays for measuring microbial indications including macro and micronutrients, metabolites, and/or biomarkers

Optimize analytical and biochemical methods to improve sensitivity, specificity, and throughput for laboratory (and potentially field) applications

Communicate timelines, assay development status, and results to stakeholders across functional teams

Collaborate with plant assay teams to translate microbial indications to in planta results

Work with field agronomists to further extend laboratory assays to real-world agricultural settings

Stay current with scientific literature and emerging technologies in microbiology and plant nutrition

Provide subject matter expertise to support regulatory submissions and product claims

Write and follow SOPs to deliver consistent, high-quality results

Maintain a safe lab environment for yourself and others

Ensure general lab upkeep and equipment maintenance

Qualification

Assay developmentData analysisLaboratory automationHigh throughput screeningMicrobiologyBiochemical methodsData visualization softwareSQLResourcefulnessMentoringOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkFlexibility

Required

Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related field

Minimum of 2 years of industry experience (or equivalent amount of related experience), preferably with exposure to a high throughput screening operation environment

Proficient in data analysis skills and software; ability to draw conclusions and communicate results from large data sets

Able to operate laboratory automation, including plate-based liquid handling and chromatography with the aim of developing efficient and robust workflows

Experience mentoring and/or managing junior members

Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills

Must be flexible and responsive to changing priorities

Highly resourceful and comfortable working both independently and in a team environment