Job Description

At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where \'Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining impossible. There are so many reasons to join us. If youre hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, theres only one choice.

R&D Spec II

Plant Genotyping R&D Specialist II - Ankeny IA - 2nd Shift MULTIPLE POSITIONS!

The Ankeny, IA lab operates using a 3 shift model Monday -Friday. 1st shift 8am-5pm, 2nd shift 3pm-2am, 3rd shift 1am-10am.

The successful candidate must have the ability to work off-shift hours. These roles are for 2nd shift but may have some flex on the specific hours based on site needs.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities of this role, Plant Genotyping R&D Specialist II are to:

• Deliver daily/weekly plant genotyping targets;
• Have primary or shared responsibility for specialized laboratory technology;
• Accountable for cross-functional work in multiple platforms/process areas;
• Solve challenges and optimizes workflows;
• Validate methods using multiple data sources;
• Use specialized scientific techniques to conduct experiments and process improvements;
• Adhere to established protocols and techniques and operates and troubleshoots instrumentation;
• Resolve challenges requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning of diverse procedures within specialized laboratory technology;
• Prioritize and coordinate work within a large team and provides training to contingent workforce, maintaining detailed record keeping and required documentation;
• Achieve commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices;
• Perform a variety of experiments with accuracy;
• Take initiative in keeping current with developments in specialized area.

WHO YOU ARE:

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE (Leadership Integrity Flexibility Efficiency) values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree;
• Strong digital acumen including proficiency with data analysis and visualization software;
• Prior experience utilizing computerized workflow tracking system (such as automated laboratory system, warehouse inventory, shipping/receiving, pharmaceutical tracking, hospital/healthcare, food service or similar);
• Experience with experimental set-up and execution;
• High throughput laboratory automation experience;
• Mechanical aptitude for operating and troubleshooting automation;
• Prior experience meeting challenges, demonstrating initiative, and insisting on high-quality deliverables;

• Clear and effective communicator;
• Track record of working effectively problem-solving in a team environment;
• Agility to re-prioritize and adapt to changing tasks and timelines while working with urgency and efficiency to meet business needs;
• Ability to follow established process and safety protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or other life sciences field;
• Two or more years of relevant experience (includes post-undergraduate work in academia or industry);
• One or more years of experience in genotyping lab;
• Experience with molecular biology and/or biochemistry;
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute and validate scientific experiments/methods;
• Prior experience analyzing and interpreting experimental results/data;
• Track record of success communicating scientific data and lab-related issues to team members, partners, and key stakeholders;
• Experience analyzing production key performance indicators and cost/benefit analyses;
• Skilled in organizing and developing specialized reports to meet evolving business needs;
• Prior experience with inventory maintenance;
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation and maintaining equipment;
• Experience with TaqMan-based genotyping lab;
• Prior experience in a supervisory, project lead or club officer position;
• Two or more years of experience optimizing workflows through root cause analysis and/or 5S/Six Sigma methods.

Domestic relocation is not available for this role.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Position will be based in Ankeny, IA (Des Moines area)

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Iowa : Ankeny
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 812387

Contact Us

Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com

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