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Apply NowFormulations and Bioprocessing Co-opat Indigo(View all jobs)Boston, MAFORMULATIONS & BIOPROCESSING CO-OP Indigo is a company dedicated to harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. With a vision of creating a world where farming is an economically desirable and accessible profession, Indigo works alongside its growers to apply natural approaches, conserve resources for future generations, and grow healthy food for all. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes to improve crop health and productivity, Indigo’s portfolio is focused on cotton, wheat, barley, corn, soybeans, and rice. The company, founded by Flagship Pioneering, is headquartered in Boston, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. www.indigoag.com Working with the Formulations team, the co-op will help improve on-seed efficacy of plant beneficial microbes. They will gain insight on seed treatment practices that offer crop protection. They will be a valued member of our team that will provide support on high priority projects. RESPONSIBILITIES
Determine the chemical compatibility of Indigo microbes with commercial seed treatment
Treat seeds with pesticides and microbes, and understand the interaction between the two
Extract microbes from seeds
Plate microbes onto agar media and count colonies
Treat soil with pesticides and microbes, and extract microbes from soil
Formulate microbes into liquid amendments
Work aseptically to accurately monitor microbial populations over time
Support US Field Trials and any high priority projects that arise
Understand and embody our purpose & 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
Self motivated, able to work alone on tasks
Ability to listen to and follow tasks closely
Willingness to take direction and guidance
Willing to work at a relatively fast pace, common in the start-up world
Pursuing a BS in a scientific field like Biology or Agriculture or Chemistry
Research oriented mind is a strong plus
Competency in Excel
A background working in aseptic technique is a plus
Some background knowledge in microbiology is a plus, but not required
