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Research Associate

Actalent
Location 📍 Saint Louis, United States
Posted 📅 June 03, 2026
Work Type ⏰ Full-time

Position Overview

Job Title: Research Associate
Job Description
We are seeking an entry-level Research Associate to support wet lab and greenhouse execution for a plant transformation project. This role will focus heavily on hands-on plant tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, and routine experimental execution, supporting a Lead scientist leading the project. This is an excellent opportunity for a scientist early in their career to gain real-world exposure to commercial plant biotechnology and trait development.
Responsibilities

+ Perform routine plant tissue culture activities, including media preparation, explant handling, regeneration, selection, and plant maintenance.

+ Support plant transformation experiments under the direction of the Lead Scientist.

+ Execute molecular biology workflows related to transgenic plant development, including sample preparation and basic molecular assays as needed.

+ Assist with transferring regenerated plants to gr...

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Job Details

Employment Type
Full-time
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Category
other-general
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Work Arrangement
On-site
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Location
Saint Louis, United States