Plant Biologist

We're engineering first-in-class microbes to solve agriculture's most pressing problems, and we're looking for exceptional teammates who want in on the ground floor of a venture-backed, seed stage startup.

Job description

We're looking for an Inquisitive and driven scientist who can step in and grow plants, lots of them! Working at the intersection of our strain engineering team and product team, you will play a key role in furthering the development of our novel biopesticides. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise designing and executing abundant plant trials, both indoors and outdoors. This position is best suited for a self-motivated individual looking to work in a seed-stage, mission-driven company.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with the strain engineering and product team to design in-lab experiments evaluating efficacy, dosage, etc.
• Carry out robust in-lab plant experiments
• Design protocols of greenhouse and field trials
• Interface with external partners to monitor progress against technical milestones and project timelines
• Visit greenhouse and field trial locations throughout North and South America

Who you are

• An expert in plant-microbe interactions. You have a PhD in plant biology, pathology, microbiology, or 3+ years of industry experience
• Are motivated to take part in the building of an organization and creating an awesome place to work

Skillset

• Advanced knowledge of plant-microbe interactions
• Have experience designing and executing comprehensive plant experiments
• Experienced in assay development and analysis
• Well-versed in experimental design and statistics

How to apply

• Please email your CV and cover letter to grow@robigo.bio.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.