We are seeking an experienced plant scientist to join our team focused on using CRISPR precision breeding to create disease-resistant citrus. The scientist will help create non-GMO citrus trees editing promising target susceptibility genes. This position will involve a significant amount of bench work. This scientist will be involved in tasks, such as cloning, plant transformation, protoplast transfection, molecular work, and disease resistance testing. This is a leadership position with a growing team in Tampa, FL.
Qualifications
PhD in plant sciences or related field with over 2 years experience
Master in plant sciences or related field with over 5 years of experience
Plant transformation experience
Industry Experience is preferred
About Soilcea
Soilcea is creating CRISPR-edited citrus trees that are resistant to the citrus industry's deadliest diseases. Two bacterial diseases, citrus canker and Huanglongbing (greening), are decimating the Florida citrus industry, having already destroyed millions of trees, cost the state billions in lost revenue, and reduced average yields by 33%. Soilcea has exclusive licenses to patents from the University of Florida to cure these deadly pathogens using CRISPR precision breeding.