About Inari...

Inari is the SEEDesign company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation - to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.

Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.

We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We've deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet's natural resources, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role

This opportunity is for a Research Associate with advanced expertise in

molecular biology and plant biotechnology to join Inari. As a Research Associate

you will participate in both the molecular characterization and plant

transformation teams. The position requires knowledge of various molecular

biology and tissue culture techniques and improvement processes. It will also

provide the opportunity to work with other scientists and stakeholders within the

company. The role is located at our Cambridge, MA site.

As a Research Associate you will

* Perform experiments independently and with others related to gene editing,

plant transformation, and tissue culture using established protocols in multiple

crops of interest.

* Conduct experiments to explore new ways to achieve editing and/or

transformation

* Collaborate with Scientists and other Research Associates to execute

experiments related to one or more projects

* Maintain a high level of agility in uptake, execution, and communication of

findings

* Participate in ideation and troubleshooting of experimental protocols when

needed, and contribute to identification and implementation of solutions

* Participate in scientific discussions and communicate to individual contributors,

teams, and internal stakeholders

* Maintain a detailed, organized, and accurate lab notebook

* Work in a fast paced environment and deliver results on both high risk

experiments and established assays

You bring

* A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 1-5 years of work experience, or a

Master's degree in molecular or cell biology or biotechnology

* Demonstrated knowledge and wet-lab experience in molecular and/or biology

techniques such as PCR, qPCR/RT-qPCR, and nucleic acid isolation (DNA and

RNA)

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in tissue and cell culture

* Experience with aseptic technique and media preparation

* Ability to learn new technologies and techniques, develop and improve

protocols, and effectively communicate findings

* Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion

for developing high impact solutions

* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced

environment

* Demonstrated organization, time management, and multitasking skills

Bonus Qualifications...

* Experience with gene editing and CRISPR-Cas technologies

* Experience with next generation seqencing workflows

* Experience with laboratory automation

* Experience with developing tissue culture techniques in commercially important

crops such as soybean, corn and wheat

FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position.