Associate, Breeding & Trait Development

About the role

Cibus has an immediate opening for an Associate, Breeding & Trait Development at their San Diego, CA site to support the development of new gene edited plants in tissue culture, growth chambers and greenhouses.

Required education

• BS degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline and a minimum of 0 to 2 years of experience
• AA/HS diploma and 2–4 years of experience

Area(s) of expertise desired

• Solid understanding of scientific principles
• Proficient computer skills including familiarity with MS Office suite

Responsibilities

• Contribute new ideas for improvement of all assays
• Assist in planning and seed preparation for multi-location evaluation and contra-season nurseries
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary teams comprised of lab, field, and development personnel
• Troubleshoot existing processes and protocols to improve development timelines
• Maintain knowledge of Integrated Pest Management principles and practices, plant propagation and culture methods
• Familiarity with fertilizers and pesticides, greenhouse and growth chamber lighting and control systems
• Perform all duties associated with the culture of a high-quality crop in a greenhouse setting, including planting, transplanting, watering, insect and disease control, disease inoculation, and establishing and monitoring optimal plant growth environments
• Maintain an organized seed inventory
• Conduct plant crossing protocols and support breeding development activities in all crops Cibus is working on
• Carefully follow Cibus protocols and USDA APHIS permit requirements when handling regulated materials
• Ensure that the database is used for trial setup, data collection, analysis, and reporting; knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design principles
• Manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Assist in managing breeding populations and parent lines
• Maintain general cleanliness in greenhouse facilities and associated storage/office areas according to established cleanliness protocols
• Willingness to take care of plants during weekends and/or holidays, on a rotating schedule
• Conduct trials in a way to support all Quality Management Systems and Environment and Health Safety policies
• Take breaks and stretch as needed to avoid RSI related injuries
• Become familiar with Cibus Quality Management Systems and focus on quality across all operations; apply the principles learned in daily operations
• Understand contract requirements for any lines in pure seed increase and ensure all rules are followed
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and willingness to work in hot and humid environments

Core Capabilities

• Able to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines with guidance
• Able to follow SOPs and properly maintain a research notebook; contribute to troubleshooting and writing SOPs with guidance
• Understands and participates in experimental design and analysis; contributes judgement and recommendations to routine problem solving
• Reads and understands relevant scientific literature with guidance
• Demonstrates leadership by being proactive, showing initiative, enabling others, and leading by example
• Responsibilities may include management of equipment or workflows and training colleagues on usage
• Able to manage own emotions and work in a team environment of trust, respect, and collaboration
• Able to proactively communicate with supervisor and teammates; prepares progress reports and presentations with guidance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and motivational skills, accurate record keeping, and attention to detail
• Flexible in the capacity to adapt to changes in direction with guidance
• Knowledge and familiarity of Cibus Quality Management System and approach to quality; complies with principles and practices defined by Quality Management System to project work and role responsibilities

Pay

$62,000 – $74,000

Schedule

Full time, regular