Researcher Molecular Biology
il y a 3 jours
Within BASF Seed and Traits R&D, molecular biology refers to the design and construction of DNA vectors as well as to the molecular characterization of engineered plants using DNA, RNA and protein-based approaches. The Molecular Biology group aims at state-of-the-art capabilities in vector design and construction, as well as in the domains of DNA, RNA and protein-based plant characterization. The group aims at identifying, developing and implementing latest and novel technology, as well as being highly experienced and predictable in workflow-based operational organization towards mínimal cost and timelines while ensuring required quality.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
Molecular Biology is embedded in a research department that focuses on trait design, creation and testing, and supports the transgenesis, genome editing and mutagenesis-based trait creation activities.
For the Molecular Biology group in our R&D Innovation Center in Gent (Belgium) we are looking for a pragmatic and enthusiastic Researcher.
What You Can Expect
- In this role you will be part of our Molecular Biology group and support delivering on R&D projects at a competitive cost, speed and quality.
- Together with colleagues, you will be highly involved in technology development and platform innovation as well as in workflow-based operations.
- You will independently design, implement and oversee vectoring and/or molecular characterization approaches to support research projects related to transgenesis, genome editing, and mutagenesis-based trait creation.
- You will coordinate experiments in consultation with the Molecular Biology leadership team to achieve critical milestones for assigned tasks within the assigned research projects.
- Critical evaluation of the outcomes of experiments, and revision of experimental design when appropriate, belong to your main responsibilities.
- You will independently interpret, analyze, and report the outcomes of experimental approaches with the appropriate level of detail and ensure data integrity.
- You will propose and implement workflow improvements, combining both wet lab and data analysis type of improvements.
- You will report on progress of experimental approaches to the Program Leader or delegate in a timely and explicit manner towards milestones.
- You will coach team members within your field of expertise.
- You will act as a role model with respect to ensuring compliance with the relevant company standards (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, Biosafety, Stewardship...).
**QUALIFICATIONS**
- You have a Master's degree in Life Sciences (or equivalent through experience).
- You have a minimum of 5 years lab experience in relevant aspects of vector design and construction and/or plant molecular characterization using state-of-the-art DNA/RNA/Protein based techniques.
- In your field of expertise, you are able to keep abreast of new developments, and convert these into technical innovation plans and expertise innovation strategy contributions.
- You can contribute to research project strategies by providing relevant technical and literature-based input.
- You are positive, enthusiastic, pragmatic and you have a getting-things-done mentality
- You have experience in experiment planning and prioritization.
- You are a team player with strong networking skills, and you can interact and cooperate with stakeholders on different levels in an organization.
- You have effective and proactive communication and presentation skills, and you are excellent in verbal and written English.
- You have advanced computer skills and an affinity for specialized software and databases, bioinformatics background is a plus.
- You have experience with tools and methods to analyze and interpret molecular data.
- You are capable of and have experience in shaping and optimizing automated wet lab, data capture, management, analysis and reporting workflows.
- Self-leadership is key and good training and coaching skills are a plus.
**BENEFITS**
- Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of committed competence and project teams.
- Competitive compensation including attractive benefits as well as excellent career opportunities in an international company.
**ABOUT US**
We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We connect
and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. At BASF, careers develop from
opportunities.
Lynn (Talent acquisition)
Phone:
+32471336619
**At BASF, the chemistry is right.** Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.
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