SR. SCIENTIST, GENOME EDITING

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**Position:** SR SCIENTIST GENOME EDITING **Location:** Cambridge MA

About Inari

Inari is the SEEDesign company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation and push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature-positive approach to unlock the full potential of seeds that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.

Our success is dependent on great minds collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes. We have over 300 employees with research sites in Cambridge MA USA and Ghent Belgium, as well as a product development site in West Lafayette IN USA. We've deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. We've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting.

If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet's natural resources, we'd love to hear from you.

AS A SCIENTIST / SR SCIENTIST GENOME EDITING, YOU WILL:

• Lead and/or participate in scientific projects that push the boundaries of current genome modification technologies.
• Be accountable or responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of project objectives.
• Apply deep expertise in genome editing and DNA repair to develop and optimize existing and novel gene editing tools for use in crop species.
• Scout and evaluate novel genome editing technologies.
• Explore out-of-the-box ideas to combine genome editing technologies with high throughput screen assays to support Inari's data-driven predictive design approaches in crop species.
• Communicate results from the scientific activities to stakeholders.

YOU BRING:

• Ph.D. with at least three years of industry or postdoc experience in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a similar field.
• Integrated knowledge and understanding of genome editing technologies, particularly CRISPR for genome engineering.
• Demonstrated track record of tackling complex problems, critical thinking, leading others to obtain novel insights, and driving a culture of innovation.
• Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold, take risks, and learn from failure.
• A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Knowledge and experience of plant systems and plant molecular biology.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing genome editing strategies in agricultural crops.
• Strong knowledge in virology.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment with leading experts in the field.
• Career development and growth opportunities within a rapidly growing company.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources for cutting-edge research.

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