Researcher Molecular Biology - Gent, België - BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV

BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV

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Gent, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Within BASF Seed and Traits R&D, vectoring refers to the design and creation of nucleic acid constructs and bacterial strains used in generation of genetically modified plants.

The Molecular Biology group in Trait Research provides state-of-the-art expertise in construct design and creation for transgenesis, genome editing and transient expression, and is highly experienced in workflow-based operational organization aimed at mínimal cost and timelines while ensuring required quality.

Molecular Biology is embedded in a research department that focuses on trait design, creation and testing.

For the Molecular Biology group in our R&D Innovation Center in Gent (Belgium) we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Researcher.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role you will be part of our Molecular Biology group and will deliver on R&D projects at a competitive cost, speed and quality.
As a Researcher, you will be involved in the execution and organization of construct design and construct creation for transgenesis, genome editing and transient expression approaches for our Research projects.
You will be involved in workflowbased operations where you will interact with both construct requestors and upanddownstream operations within (an) agile project team(s).
Ensuring proper understanding of the scientific question, you will turn requests into actual constructs, independently designing, coordinating and executing experimental vectoring approaches, keeping all necessary Regulatory and quality requirements in mind.
You will ensure data and material integrity and traceability, and will interpret, analyze and report the outcomes of experimental approaches timely and independently
You will conduct scientific literature studies as guided
You will be a recognized role model in understanding and complying with all existing company standards (QMS, Health, Safety, Biosafety, Stewardship,)

QUALIFICATIONS:

You have a Master's degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of 3 years of relevant lab experience.
Multiyear experience in independent construct design and construction (including nonmodular cloning) for (plant) genetic engineering and/or genome editing is key.
You are capable of designing and implementing novel experimental vectoring approaches.
You have good knowledge and understanding of how gene expression is regulated.
You have handson experience with the relevant vectoring laboratory techniques.
Additional experience in (plant) molecular characterization (DNA, RNA and/or protein based) is a plus.
Selfleadership is key, and good training and coaching skills are highly valued.
You have advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office) and handson experience with cloning tools such as Geneious.
You have a digital mindset. Experience in workflow digitalization is a plus.
You are a team player: flexible, open to changing environment and with a proactive attitude
You have effective and proactive communication and presentation skills and you are excellent in verbal and written English. You also have a good knowledge of Dutch.
You are positive, enthusiastic, pragmatic and you have a gettingthingsdone mentality.
You are an innovative thinker in process & efficiency improvement.

BENEFITS:

A permanent contract within an attractive working environment in a professional and motivated team.
A role with challenging assignments and responsibilities.
An attractive base salary in relation to your diploma and competencies, an annual bonus and extra legal benefits.
A good worklife balance where regular working from home is possible.

ABOUT US:

Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity's basic needs: food, feed, and energy.

To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management - so that we can effectively contribute to improving people's lives and business' demands.

Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture at the Innovation Center of BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV in Gent, Belgium.

At BASF, the chemistry is right
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Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you.

Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.