Below is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience, education, skillset, and other relevant qualifications. This range is for the Aptos,CA location and may be adjusted to the labor market in other geographic areas.

Anticipated compensation range: $60,000-$78,000

The Opportunity:

Ohalo Genetics is seeking a motivated Research Associate I who will contribute to the advancement of plant variety development by assisting with plant tissue culture and plant regeneration. The successful candidate will be creative and passionate about discovery, pushing science forward. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, and work independently as well as in a team environment. The candidate will spend approximately 80% of their time on plant tissue culture and regeneration and 20% on data management and analysis.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate germplasm acquisition and tissue culture initiation.
Participate and take the lead on tissue culture and plant regeneration experiments.
Maintain organized records of plant inventory, media preparation, and experiments.
Prepare and evaluate media formulations for optimal plant growth and regeneration.
Monitor plant conditions and growth, troubleshooting and taking necessary actions as needed.
Optimize cryopreservation techniques for maintaining material.
Collaborate with other Technicians, Research Associates and Scientists on workflows, ensuring that critical processes are completed.
Present experimental findings clearly and concisely, answering questions related to purpose and methodology.
Participate in scientific discussions related to experiments.
Perform all tasks in a manner consistent with and in support of all company policies and practices related to safety and compliance.
Performs other duties as assigned

Candidate Profile:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Plant Science, or related field with 0-3 years of experience
Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions as well as make suggestions to optimize methodologies
Ability to ask clarifying questions, articulate challenges, and suggest solutions
Ability to sit for extended periods of time and do repetitive motions
Ability to take a proactive approach to routine tasks
Must be passionate about learning and enthusiastic about plants and hands-on work
Must have a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills

Desired skills/experience:

Knowledge of plant science, plant breeding, and molecular biology
Experience working in a lab including sterile technique, micropropagation, media preparation, microscopy, and DNA extraction
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint and Word) OR Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive)

About Ohalo Genetics:

Ohalo™ aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding™, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visit www.ohalo.com.

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