Scientist DH Spinach (m/f/d)

Field of Work:Research & Development
Location:Einbeck
Legal Entity:KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
Contract Type: Temporary
Is Full Time:
Job ID: 16713

We are seeking a highly motivated Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d) to join our Doubled Haploid Research Unit at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck Germany on a full-time basis for an initially 2-year fixed-term contract.

With a strong focus on research in the areas of cell biology and haploid induction this position contributes to the development of innovative doubled haploid technologies. As part of a team of cell and molecular biologists you will work in our modern laboratories with a focus on single cell-based regeneration systems developing regeneration protocols based on haploid cells derived from different donor tissues and helping to advance next-generation doubled haploid technologies.

Your field of activity and responsibility

• Setting up regeneration protocols for haploid induction via androgenesis.
• Monitoring and evaluating greenhouse-grown donor material ensuring high-quality starting material.
• Designing and implementing experiments.
• Performing substantial hands-on work in the laboratory.
• Supervising staff and coordinating research activities within the timelines of a fixed project plan.
• Generating reports and presenting results to customers and reviewers.

Bring in your strengths

• Masters degree or PhD in Biology Agriscience or a related discipline relevant to this area of responsibility.
• Great interest creativity and initiative in developing innovative technologies.
• Experience in plant cell cultures and haploid induction via methods of androgenesis and/or gynogenesis.
• Basic knowledge in molecular plant biology.
• Experience in donor plant growth under greenhouse conditions is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team for collaborative success.
• Demonstrated ability to directly contribute solutions and innovation to overcome obstacles.
• Good communication skills with internal team members and external partners.
• Ability to communicate and write clearly concisely and accurately in English; basic German knowledge is advantageous.

Our Offer

• As a family-run company we live with the values of proximity reliability vision and independence a culture that is also lived in practice through an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• True to the motto Make yourself grow! we promote individual professional and personal development.
• As a basis we offer excellent work equipment a full-fledged subsidized canteen direct rail connections and sufficient free parking spaces at the site.
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: flexible working hours and flexible remote opportunities within Germany company pension scheme capital-forming benefits Christmas and holiday bonuses preferential shares childcare allowance Job Bike & Job Ticket.
• Health and safety are very important to us which is ensured by the company doctor company fire brigade / paramedic (with time credit) and company sports.

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