Applied Plant Sciences - Research Associate

Agricen Sciences, an applied sciences research company, leading the development of novel microbial and biochemical solutions for plant nutrition and health, is looking for a full-time plant science research associate.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Independently design, execute, analyze, prepare, and disseminate results of greenhouse plant studies that evaluate novel biostimulant technologies and product concepts
• Develop protocols for plant assays that effectively evaluate efficacy of novel technologies using variable methods of application on multiple crop species with high test power
• Measure plant growth rate responses to various biostimulant products using plant phenotyping systems and analytical software
• Determine plant physiological modes of action of biostimulant technologies using chlorophyll content, gas exchange and photosynthesis measurement equipment, and biochemical assays
• Collect and analyze plant test data to determine the statistical significance of treatment effects using valid statistical models and procedures
• Communicate plant test results effectively to R & D and business staff

Required qualifications:

• Minimum M.S. degree with at least 2 years research experience in a plant science-related field, such as agronomy, horticulture, plant physiology, or plant pathology
• Proficiency in experimental design and analysis of data, particularly from greenhouse experiments
• Excellent collaboration skills, including partnering across teams with strong cross-cultural sensitivity

Desired experience in:

• Using plant phenotyping systems and Linux-Python-based analytical software
• Hyperspectral imaging and analysis of plant responses
• Using statistical analysis software, like SAS-JMP
• Greenhouse operations
• Creating and utilizing databases and database management software
• Working with or within a private company research environment

Agricen Sciences (www.agricensci.com), located in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas metropolitan area, is affiliated with Agricen (www.agricen.com), a Loveland Products Company, which produces and markets biostimulant products for agriculture.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pilot Point, TX 76258: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Plant bioassay: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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