Benson Hill, Inc
Senior Research Associate - Trait Delivery Optimization (Finance)
Our Purpose and Core Values
Our Core Values are a set of common principles we share that are fundamental to our company's identity.
The PRODUCT DELIVERY ACCELERATION (PDA) Department is responsible for the delivery of the R&D product pipeline from inception of new product targets through to testing of these products on farm in grower fields all in a massively compressed time to market. We conduct a wide range of research activities, namely in the areas of vector design, crop transformation, molecular genotyping, and trait validation to name a few. These activities are aimed at designing and creating new and improved crop varieties which offer tangible benefits to farmers and consumers, specifically in the areas of sustainability, health and nutrition. We are a diverse, energized, and highly experienced team of professionals with a proven track record of delivering novel outcomes that have transformed areas of the Ag Tech sector. We are focused on designing for and delivering the scientific and analytical products and insight geared around the commercial objectives with the greatest value and impact. We collaborate across a broad spectrum of internal Technology and Commercial teams along with key 3rd party partnerships to design and deliver on these outcomes.
Position Summary
We are actively seeking aSENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (SRA) to join our Trait Delivery optimization team to support the growth of Benson Hill. SRA serves as a mentor and trainer to more junior members. Drives process improvement opportunities within and across teams. Leads the execution of experiments while giving direction to others as needed. Independently prepares technical reports and analysis. The candidate, while being a key member of Benson Hill's Trait Delivery team, will work in a fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere, interacting closely with an interdisciplinary team. The position is based in St. Louis, MO.
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