Job Description
R&D Specialist II YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position works collaboratively with the Genomics & Sequencing team members of Precision Genomics. The role will be responsible for delivering weekly targets for high quality RNA extractions from diverse material utilizing liquid handler-based automation and specialized laboratory equipment. The role will utilize technical knowledge to assess extraction quality and troubleshoot when required.
The primary responsibilities of this role, R&D Specialist II, are to:
- Complete various lab experiments and processes in alignment with the weekly work queue and prioritized by the team; Solve routine problems requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning of diverse procedures within specialized laboratory technology;
- Be skilled in organizing and reporting specialized reports, including analyzing and interpreting the results of experiments, production KPIs, cost/benefit analysis, and lab related issues to partners and key stakeholders;
- Thrive on meeting challenges, insist on high quality deliverables, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, and have proven initiative in some categories of accomplishments, either individually or as part of a group;
- Prioritize and coordinate work within a large team and provides training to contingent workforce; maintaining detailed record keeping and required documentation;
- Achieve commitment to safety, compliance, and stewardship through protocols, robust documentation, and best practices;
- Have primary or shared responsibility for a specialized laboratory technology;
- Be accountable for cross functional work in multiple platforms/process areas;
- Solve problems of routine to moderate scope, optimizes workflows, validate methods using multiple data sources, and solve problems with others using multiple data sources;
- Use specialized scientific techniques to conduct experiments and process improvements;
- Adhere to established protocols and techniques;
- Operate and troubleshoot instrumentation;
- Perform a variety of experiments with accuracy; demonstrates knowledge of specialized laboratory and scientific techniques;
- Take initiative in keeping current with developments in specialized areas.
WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma;
- Strong molecular biology acumen with the ability to independently design experiments and analyze data;
- Demonstrated experience with DNA extraction or RNA extraction, qPCR/TaqMan, and/or next gen sequencing library creation;
- High throughput laboratory automation experience with mechanical aptitude for operating and troubleshooting automation;
- Must possess agility and adaptability to keep up with changing company priorities and balance multiple projects simultaneously;
- Proficiency with LIMS systems, organization and sample tracking, data analysis, and visualization software;
- Ability to build strong relationships and networks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field with 2 years of related experience in academia or industry; OR
- Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field with minimum years of relevant experience; OR
- High School Diploma with 10 years of relevant experience.
This posting will be available for application until at least May 27, 2026.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $60,000.00 to$ 90,000.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This 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 Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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Location: United States : Missouri : Chesterfield
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 869299
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