Research Associate Job

Research Associate needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Woodland, CA

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

- Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific journal articles, technical procedures, government regulations, and seed testing procedures Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific journal articles, technical procedures, government regulations, and seed testing procedures
- Excellent communications skills including the capability to clearly present information through oral or written communications.
- Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of relevant issues

What You'll Be Doing:

- Account management of existing customers - own the relationship with buyers
- Identify research opportunities based on business need and literature review focusing on improvement, development, or automation of seed health assays for the detection of seed-borne pathogens.
- Develop project proposals, including cost estimates and financial justifications.
- Design and execute experiments in an efficient manner to execute research in a timely fashion to meet project deadlines.
- Assure research is conducted, analyzed, and concluded using sound scientific principles.
- Assure research activities are conducted with the goal of practical implementation in Seed Health testing labs worldwide.
- Report experimental results both internally and externally in formal reports, presentations, and posters.
- Initiate and manage internal and external research collaborations to create and validate new technologies.
- Assist the Seed Health testing group with routine protocol troubleshooting.
- Adhere to all safety and stewardship policies.

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

- D in Plant Pathology with 0-2 years of experience or MS in Plant Pathology with 3+ years of experience
- Should have experience in the development of molecular assays for pathogen detection.
- Must have a proven track record of research success from project ideation through implementation.

Bonus Points!

- A working knowledge of Seed Health or Seed Quality Assurance testing methods is desirable.
- Must be able to withstand the variable temperatures and conditions one is exposed to in a seed lab environment

What's In It For You?

- This is your chance to work for a company that cares about your development and helps lead you to where you want to be

Recruiter: Dei Blanco

Phone Number: 415-692-1568

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Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

J2W: CLINICAL; J2W: SCIENTIFIC; MONJOB

TAX TERM: CON_W2

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