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Scientist I 2nd Shift Monday through Thursday 3pm to 2am (Ankeny, Iowa) 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Scientist I (production) genotyping role is accountable for working collaboratively with laboratory team members to ensure on-time delivery of quality data, meet and exceed daily and weekly production Key Performance Indicator targets, ensure adherence to safety and compliance policies, identify and conduct experimentation to drive implementation of process and system improvements, and operate and maintain automation.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Scientist I (2nd Shift: Monday through Thursday 3pm to 2am, Ankeny, IA.)

• Delivers daily/weekly plant genotyping targets, on time, and with quality data;
• Accountable for cross-functional work in multiple platforms/process areas;
• Responsibility for specialized laboratory technology;
• Leverage data and utilize relevant scientific, experimental and analytical techniques to solve production challenges, validate methods and technology, troubleshoot processes, identify, and resolve root causes, and drive process improvements;
• Drive collaboration and develop strong relationships with other departments to support resolution of production issues and implementation of process improvements;
• Collaborate with team to facilitate prioritization and coordination of production work, allocation of resources, and training;
• Accountable for ensuring compliance, safety, and coordinating emergency response for the off shift and maintaining associated records;
• Train and evaluate production staff, providing feedback and coaching as needed;
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by enforcing safety regulations and best practices;
• Prepare and maintain production reports and records;
• Thrive on meeting challenges, insist on high quality deliverables, demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and possess the ability to build productive external and internal relationships;
• Engage with the IT teams (local and enterprise) to ensure that the tools and functionality that the lab needs are being defined, addressed, and progressing as necessary.

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Engineering or other life science field.
• Valid driver's license (Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company's Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers.)
• Strong digital acumen including proficiency with data analysis and visualization software;
• Prior experience utilizing computerized workflow tracking system (such as automated laboratory system, warehouse inventory, shipping/receiving, pharmaceutical tracking, hospital/healthcare, food service or similar);
• Experience with experimental set-up and execution;
• High throughput laboratory automation experience;
• Mechanical aptitude for operating and troubleshooting automation;
• Prior experience meeting challenges, demonstrating initiative, and insisting on high quality deliverables;
• Ability to follow established process and safety protocols;
• Clear and effective communication skills;
• Track record of working effectively problem-solving in a team environment;
• Agility to re-prioritize and adapt to changing tasks and timelines while working with urgency and efficiency to meet business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience;

• Experience leveraging data to drive decision making (e.g., analyzing production key performance indicators to prioritize action, guide investigations, etc.) and conducting risk assessment & cost/benefit analyses;
• Skilled in organizing and developing specialized reports to meet evolving business needs;
• Experience analyzing trends and complex data sets to identify root cause, solve complex issues related, and optimize processes;
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation and maintaining equipment;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance and prioritize business deliverables, personal development, and project work;
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, interpret data, and validate scientific experiments/methods;
• Track record of success communicating scientific data and lab related issues to team members, partners, and key stakeholders;
• Demonstrated ability to develop networks and collaborate effectively to drive continuous improvements & innovation that solve relevant and novel business or scientific challenges.