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Soil Culture Solutions, LLC (d/b/a Soilcea)
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What they do
A Molecular Biologist studies plant and animal life and conducts research to understand molecular and biochemical processes. May teach molecular biology or specialize in clinical research, gene sequencing, medical research and treatment, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or plant research. Directs research experiments and staff, operates specialized equipment and analyzes and reports research results.
$88,697 / year median in Florida
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Scientist Soil Culture Solutions, LLC (d/b/a Soilcea) Tampa, FL Job Details Full-time $70,000
- $100,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Biology Laboratory experiment design Teamwork Project planning Design of experiments Research project design Collaborative research Master of Science Plant biology research projects Research & development Molecular analysis
Full Job Description Job Title:
Plant Scientist•CRISPR Precision Breeding Location:
Tampa, FL Job Type:
Full-time Salary:
$70,000- 100,000 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance, Paid time offSchedule:
Monday to Friday Position Overview Soilcea is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Plant Scientist to support our mission of developing disease-resistant plants through CRISPR-based precision breeding. This role will play a critical part in advancing our non-GMO citrus, tomato, potato and other improvement pipeline by editing key susceptibility genes associated with bacterial disease resistance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular biology, plant transformation, and genome editing technologies. This is a hands-on position with significant bench work, as well as potential opportunities to participate in field data collection and phenotypic analysis. This is a leadership role within a growing and collaborative R D team based in Tampa, Florida. Key Responsibilities- Design and execute experiments related to CRISPR-mediated gene editing in citrus
- Perform molecular cloning, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, and protoplast transfection
- Conduct tissue culture and regeneration of citrus plants
- Analyze and interpret molecular and phenotypic data, including PCR, qPCR, sequencing, and gene expression assays
- Participate in disease resistance assays both in controlled environments and field conditions
- Contribute to field data collection, organization, and statistical analysis
- Coordinate with team members to advance project goals
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to project planning and troubleshooting Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience OR M.S. in a related field with 5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience
- Demonstrated expertise in plant genetic transformation and regeneration
- Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, gel electrophoresis)
- Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific documentation
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with CRISPR/Cas systems in plants
- Prior work with citrus
- Experience in an industry R D setting About Soilcea Soilcea is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, focused on developing CRISPR-edited citrus varieties resistant to devastating bacterial pathogens.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$70,000.00- $100,000.