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Research Associate - Dicotyledon Plant Transformation - Purdue Research Park - Trait Product Development R&D-1101748;
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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the Human Element to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.9 billion.
Dow AgroSciences Trait Product Development R&D; is looking for a Laboratory Research Associate for our Purdue Research Park facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The selected candidate will be part of a team responsible for the production of plants via tissue culture and transformation that interacts closely with other functions in Dow AgroSciences.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting the production of transgenic commercial dicotyledon plants and cell cultures in a high throughput environment.
- Recommending technical improvements related to cell culture, transformation and media preparation.
- Developing and performing laboratory procedures following standard protocols with minimal supervision and with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.
- Plan and coordinate needs for experiments that are performed with a customer focus.
- Coordinating and supporting interrelated activities to advance transgenic plants in product development, including sample preparation, sample tracking, and advancing plants to the greenhouse.
- Training and oversight of work done by Contract Research Associates.
This position is located in West Lafayette, IN, USA.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Biology, Agronomy, Biochemistry or related area.
- Demonstrated laboratory experience on commercial dicotyledon plant transformation and/or plant tissue culture techniques.
- Commitment to safety and teamwork in the workplace.
- Demonstration of strong personal leadership, initiative and accountability to deliver against project goals is essential for success.
- Demonstrated experience working in teams is highly desired.
- Knowledge of standard information technologies in a research environment (Basic computer literacy, software, databases, lab systems etc.) is necessary.
- Working knowledge of standard molecular biology technologies (PCR, DNA and RNA isolation and analysis, etc).
- Experience working in a plant sciences industrial setting is preferred.
- Familiarity with databases and automation is a plus.
Primary Location
: North America-USA-Indiana-West Lafayette
Schedule
: Full-time
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Research Associate - Dicotyledon Plant Transformation - Purdue Research Park - Trait Product Development R&D-1101748;
Description
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the Human Element to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.9 billion.
Dow AgroSciences Trait Product Development R&D; is looking for a Laboratory Research Associate for our Purdue Research Park facility in West Lafayette, Indiana. The selected candidate will be part of a team responsible for the production of plants via tissue culture and transformation that interacts closely with other functions in Dow AgroSciences.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting the production of transgenic commercial dicotyledon plants and cell cultures in a high throughput environment.
- Recommending technical improvements related to cell culture, transformation and media preparation.
- Developing and performing laboratory procedures following standard protocols with minimal supervision and with a strong focus on quality and efficiency.
- Plan and coordinate needs for experiments that are performed with a customer focus.
- Coordinating and supporting interrelated activities to advance transgenic plants in product development, including sample preparation, sample tracking, and advancing plants to the greenhouse.
- Training and oversight of work done by Contract Research Associates.
This position is located in West Lafayette, IN, USA.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Biology, Agronomy, Biochemistry or related area.
- Demonstrated laboratory experience on commercial dicotyledon plant transformation and/or plant tissue culture techniques.
- Commitment to safety and teamwork in the workplace.
- Demonstration of strong personal leadership, initiative and accountability to deliver against project goals is essential for success.
- Demonstrated experience working in teams is highly desired.
- Knowledge of standard information technologies in a research environment (Basic computer literacy, software, databases, lab systems etc.) is necessary.
- Working knowledge of standard molecular biology technologies (PCR, DNA and RNA isolation and analysis, etc).
- Experience working in a plant sciences industrial setting is preferred.
- Familiarity with databases and automation is a plus.
Primary Location
: North America-USA-Indiana-West Lafayette
Schedule
: Full-time

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Aug 19,2026

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