at Simplot in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Apply now » Associate Scientist II The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. Summary This role supports the effort for improving the agronomic performance of potato and other crops through biotechnology. Candidate has a good level of techniques, efficiency and displays technical ability in laboratory methods. Works in conjunction with the Transformation team to set up and carry out experiments. Troubleshoots, summarizes and reports results. Optimizes existing methods and rapidly adapts new methods. Involved in multiple projects simultaneously and has a good understanding of the theoretical basis of these and related projects. Key Responsibilities + Supports Scientists in plant cell/tissue culture research and experiments. + Accomplishes short- and long-term experiments successfully. + Demonstrates a good level of technical efficiency in a variety of plant cell tissue culture methods such as media preparation, plant propagations, plant tissue transfer and collection. + Carries out some experiments independently. + Reports progress and presents results. + Displays a positive attitude that supports overall scientific progress of the team displaying intermediate-level communication and organization skills. + Interested in learning and applying new methods and insights, focusing on team success. + Actively participating in meetings. + Effectively discusses all activities on a regular basis with supervisor. + Contributes to the optimization of existing methods and rapidly adapts new methods. + Participate in carrying out routine lab functions including but not limited to, biohazards waste containment and removal, inventory, cleaning of lab equipment and supplies, preparing reagents, and collecting and disposing of transgenic tissues. + Interpret, analyze and summarize experimental data. + Adheres to safety practices & guidelines in the workplace. Typical Education Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) or equivalent Relevant Experience + 3+ years related experience and/or training + Experience in woody plant tissue culture and transformation is beneficial Required Certifications Other Information + Understandi To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account