Required:
Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology, Plant Sciences, Molecular Biology, or related discipline.
2–5+ years of hands-on experience in plant in vitro culture and transformation (academic or industry setting).
Extensive experience in plant cell culture and protoplast manipulation of non-model plants
Extensive experience in plant in-vitro tissue culture and transformation of non- model plants (callus, regeneration, micropropagation)
Deep expertise in molecular biology, plant cell biology and plant physiology
Experience with Agrobacterium-mediated and biolistic transformation methods.
Expertise in CRISPR-Cas9 mediated plant genetic editing.
Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision
Extreme scientific rigor and attention to details
Competence in molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, qPCR, sequencing).
Skilled in data collection, statistical analysis, and use of laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
Very strong team spirit
Proactive and action-driven mindset
Proficiency in English
Bonus if you have:
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
Excellent writing skills (reports, SOPs etc.), organizational and interpersonal skills
Effective communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects.
⭐️ Shared values: Team spirit, Positive impact, Excellence, Humility
Why join us?
🌿 Gain a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge plant biotechnology projects with real-world impact and contribute to global innovation by collaborating with world-class experts in their field
🌿 Grow through permanent learnings in a a very collaborative environment with training opportunities and learn from the founder through regular updates on everything that happens in an innovative start-up
🌿 Participate in fostering team moments, such as our annual kick-off, offsite seminar, after-work, celebrations every month, team activities (e.g. escape games, climbing, sailing or even surfing)
🌿 Come work in our brand new Neolab, ‘The Seed’: A unique 1,200m2 space on two floors featuring a state-of-the-art wetlab, full-scale performance testing rooms among other high-end equipment, as well as open offices and great team spaces!
🌿 Enjoy great benefits:
Competitive salary
Transportation (Navigo card or bike pass): 100% reimbursed
Lunch vouchers: 10€ per day worked - 55% paid by the company
Health: Alan Blue (private insurance, 70% paid by Neoplants, applicable to your family) and access to Moha (wellness and mental health support platform)
Healthy snacks and fruit in the office
Your own Mac Book pro
Cool team events & personalized little attentions all year long