Key role in a small team looking to transform food production through plant-based protein discovery and development!
KEY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
* Ideally PhD qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant topic such as Biology, Plant Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or similar.
* Demonstrable experience (2+ years) post degree / PhD in a Plant Sciences role - this could be in industry or in research / post-doc posts.
* Strong expertise in Plant Tissue Culture and genetic engineering technologies & techniques.
* Exposure to non-model crop types.
* Prior experience in Plant Transformation would be desirable; however, this knowledge could be further developed in the job for candidates matching the above criteria and with experience in the likes of in vitro plant micropropagation, regeneration, organogenesis.
* The ability to combine hands on science at the bench with undertaking people and project leadership activities.
ROLE SUMMARY:
This well-backed start-up is on a mission to harness the power of plants to produce new and specialty proteins and ingredients, ultimately with the mission of reducing our reliance on animals and contributing to a more sustainable and productive food system.
The key purpose of this Senior Scientist role is, while playing a lead / mentoring role to more junior scientists and technicians, to design an...