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    Senior Scientist Molecular Biology - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Green Bioactives Limited

    Green Bioactives Limited
    Green Bioactives Limited Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    We are seeking an experienced plant transformation scientist to help to develop Green Bioactives' future world-class plant transformation capabilities and build our plant transformation team.

    Our proprietary Plant Cell Culture Technology has enabled us to revolutionise the way that plant-derived ingredients are produced, using sustainable methods of cultivation without the need to destroy trees or habitats.

    We believe in a culture of honesty and transparency, where feedback is considered an opportunity for us to contribute to each other's professional growth and development.

    We recognise the value of diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

    We are a highly collaborative team of scientists, technologists, industry experts and entrepreneurs, all united by our mission to protect the environment and revolutionise plant biotechnology.

    The "Senior Scientist – Plant Transformation" will help to develop Green Bioactives' future world-class plant transformation capabilities and build our plant transformation team.

    The successful candidate will be an expert in plant tissue culture and plant transformation technologies, with strong working knowledge of plant transformation procedures.

    They will drive both the discovery and process improvements across our plant transformation pipelines, as well as the focused delivery of natural product development milestones across our biomanufacturing platform.

    Preference will be given to individuals with tissue culture and transformation experience across diverse plant species, including ornamentals. Familiarity with plant expression vector biology and transgenic plant analysis is required.

    The successful candidate is expected to work primarily in the lab to instil best transformation and tissue culture practices and to direct the daily activities and goals of an initially small team of molecular biologists.

    Reporting to the Research Lead, they are expected to be an experienced individual who can work with a high degree of autonomy and contribute knowledgeably to the company's goals and the development of our intellectual property portfolio.

    Develop and implement well-established and novel approaches to nuclear transformation in diverse ornamental plant species, including attention to intellectual property considerations and opportunities.

    Develop near-term and long-range team goals aligned with company broader objectives and deliverables and provide daily leadership and oversight of the plant transformation function.

    Manage the successful delivery of transformation-focused project goals for third party collaborations, including outward-facing project planning and reporting.
    Lead the design and development of plant transformation-related experimental plans.
    Execute on experiments to develop and optimise our plant transformation activities.

    Establish good laboratory practices, follow health and safety procedures and protocols, data tracking/analysis/presentation and stewardship oversight of all plant transformation-related discovery and production projects.

    Regularly and clearly communicate research progress and results to team members and company leadership.

    Education and Training:

    Relevant MSc or PhD degree with a minimum of 5 years' applicable industrial experience in plant tissue culture and transformation.


    Transformation Experience:
    Proven record of success and hands-on experience in plant transformation discovery and systems development and improvement.
    Excellent planner, critical thinker, project and people performance manager with a demonstrated ability to efficiently execute project tasks.

    Broad Scientific Knowledge:
    Strong understanding of molecular biology, plant gene expression and plant transformation vector technologies


    Problem Solver:
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of finding creative and/or alternative solutions to challenges.

    Job Title:
    Senior Scientist – Plant Transformation
    Pentlands Science Park, Edinburgh, UK

    Job Type:
    Permanent, full-time
    Hours of Work: 40 hours per week worked Monday to Friday including a paid lunch break of up to 1 hour per day


    Benefits:
    33 days holiday (pro-rated, inclusive of 8 public holidays), pension scheme, EMI share options.
    Green Bioactives is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.

    As the Senior Scientist – Plant Transformation you will play a vital role in shaping Green Bioactives future and driving the adoption of plant natural product-based solutions across diverse commercial sectors.

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