Scientist, Plant Biochemist

Unit description:

The Metabolomics unit aims to develop new products based on biomolecules (secondary metabolites) as part of ICL’s strategy to go into specialized bio-fertilizer products. The unit will be part of the biological R&D center and composed of a cross-functional team of experts in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and plant analytical chemistry for molecule delivery and product analytics.
It will work in collaboration with field trials leaders from agronomy and other departments in R&D, regulation, portfolio, and marketing. 
The new unit will be responsible for the research and development of secondary metabolites aiming to improve the agricultural traits of various crops.

What will your responsibilities be?

-Metabolite extraction from plant and microbial samples for chromatography and mass spectrometry-based analyses and screening.
-Experience in analytical methods in biochemistry or organic chemistry (e.g., LC-MS, HPLC, GC-MS) is an advantage
-Establish in vitro and in vivo plant assays for screening purposes. 
-Implementing standard techniques of molecular biology, including extraction of DNA and RNA, and processing of molecular samples using PCR and RT-PCR protocols.

What are we looking for?

-M.S. with 5+ years or PhD with 2+ years of experience working in soil/plant biological-based product development.
-Knowledge of and training in good experimental design and basic statistics

Who we are:

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, over 400 million people per day!