Benson Hill, Inc
Research Associate II (Finance)
OUR PURPOSE AND CORE VALUES
Our Core Values are a set of common principles we share that are fundamental toour company's identity.
The Research and Development Department is responsible for the development of technology platforms and products designed to support the future growth, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability of the company. As part of its platform development efforts, R&D conducts a wide range of research activities, namely in the areas of trait discovery and validation, crop genetic engineering, crop transformation, molecular detection, biochemical assays, plant growth, and molecular breeding, to name a few. These activities are aimed at developing new capabilities in crop research, the outcome of which is then leveraged to create new product development opportunities and shorten the time to market. The department leverages its platform capabilities and extensive knowhow in biology and crop science, along with the computational expertise housed within the Data Science & Platform Engineering, as well as the market insights of the Business Development and Commercial teams to design and create new and improved crop varieties, which offer tangible benefits to farmers and consumers, specifically in the areas of sustainability, health, and nutrition.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vector Technologies Team is seeking a Research Associate II who will be responsible for generating constructs that feed into Benson Hill's biotechnology and genome editing pipelines. The Research Associate will conduct activities related to vector technology like virtual construct design, construct assembly, construct verification, DNA generation, sequence analysis and guide design. The candidate, while being a key member of Benson Hill's Vector Technologies team will work in a fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere, interacting closely with an interdisciplinary team. The position is based in St. Louis, MO.
YOU WILL:
(ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
(COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS)