• Entomology Co-Op

    Bayer (Chesterfield, MO)


    Entomology Co-Op

    YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

    + Support hemipteran insect diet and plant bioassays by developing new assays and improving existing assays using robust scientific approaches;

    + Design, conducts and interprets complex entomological studies in lab, growth chamber and greenhouse environments;

    + Identify process improvements, test, troubleshoot and provide solutions to technical problems;

    + Apply critical thinking, strategic mindset, and foresight in evolving technical and business environments;

    + Present final project(s)/recommendation(s) to team at the conclusion of the co-op

    WHO YOU ARE

    Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

    Required Qualifications:

    + Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program pursuing a degree in Entomology, Plant Sciences, Molecular Biology, or related discipline;

    + Working knowledge of insect rearing, hemipteran insects, RNAi, artificial diets;

    + Ability to design, conduct, troubleshoot experiments, run basic statistics, and report results;

    + Possess problem-solving skills and able to work both independently and as part of a team;

    + Strong written and oral communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Strong background in plant-insect interactions, insect feeding behavior, insect physiology, RNAi, molecular biology;

    + Experience with insect bioassays, insect dissections, transgenic cropping systems

     

    Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $36.80 to $46.30. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

    YOUR APPLICATION

    Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

     

    To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

     

    Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

     

    Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

     

    Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

     

    **Location:** United States : Missouri : Chesterfield

    **Division:** Crop Science

    **Reference Code:** 851837

    Contact Us

    **Email:** [email protected]