Indigo improves grower profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health through the use of natural microbiology and digital technologies. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes and agronomic insights, Indigo works with growers to sustainably produce high quality harvests. The company then connects growers and buyers directly to bring these harvests to market. Working across the supply chain, Indigo is forwarding its mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. http://www.indigoag.com/

The role of Research Associate is responsible for daily experimental processes and upkeep in both the greenhouse and the lab facilities. Research Associates work directly with all levels of colleagues, peers, and scientists to execute and report on research experiments. Additionally, they coordinate efforts across teams and departments to test innovative technologies and products.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of efficacy experiments for new product concepts
• Contribute to greenhouse operations
• Execute greenhouse experiments
• Run standard molecular assays (qPCR, DNA & RNA extractions)
• Generate reports on experiments for the wider organization
• Understands and embodies our mission & core values
• Excited by Indigo’s mission; believes that Indigo can fundamentally change the agriculture industry; can clearly articulate passion for our mission and values
• Optimistic and innovative; solution-oriented; shows no signs of cynicism
• Will be widely viewed as someone who personifies our core values, is committed to them, and leans on them when making decisions. Specifically:
• Demonstrates a track record of high integrity - doing the right thing, owning mistakes, conducting oneself honestly
• Values, communicates and interacts with others with high levels of transparency and respect
• Collaborates well across functions; creates an inspiring and collegial work environment

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills
• Able and excited to work across various scientific teams
• Proactive: a demonstrated ability to plan and organize experiments and processes
• Meticulous at record-keeping and data management
• Positive, even in fast-paced environments
• Excellent organizational skills, including with time management
• Quick learner, with a strong growth-mindset

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, ideally in plant biology, agronomy, or horticulture
  • candidates with academic backgrounds in microbiology are also welcomed to apply
• An understanding of basic plant biology and physiology
• Experience working in a research or R&D greenhouse
• Molecular bench work experience preferred
• Ability to conduct statistical analyses