Description

New Leaf Symbiotics (NLS), an agricultural biologicals company, is looking for a Senior Research Associate with experience in management and analysis of greenhouse and field agricultural efficacy data. NLS company headquarters and laboratories are located in the Edge building at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, in St. Louis, Missouri. We are seeking an individual with a passion for sustainable agriculture and biological solutions, who will contribute to the commercialization of new microbial-based products by supporting the Trialing Operations and Plant Biology teams in managing, analyzing and reporting on crop performance datasets for biostimulants, bioinsecticides and biofungicides in a range of cropping systems.

About NewLeaf Symbiotics:

NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agricultural biotech leader that is focused on the discovery, development, production, and commercialization of products containing a genus of beneficial microbes that are ubiquitous and naturally symbiotic with plants. The pioneer and global leader of pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophs (PPFMs), NewLeaf’s technology outcomes include increased yield potential and sustainability indicators. Headquartered in the Ag Innovation capital of St. Louis, NewLeaf has filed more than 200 patents and patent applications and introduced its biostimulant and biocontrol products in the United States. 

What We Offer:

• Health/Dental/Vision with employer-paid premiums
• Retirement plan
• Flexible PTO policy
• Paid parental leave
• Stock option opportunities 
• Tuition reimbursement
• Strong values in a positive company culture 

NewLeaf Symbiotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must Be Authorized to Work in the United States

Requirements

Data Management Senior Research Associate Responsibilities and Duties:

      Manage incoming datasets—ensure datasets are standardized, machine-readable, and ready for downstream analysis and reporting.

      Perform basic statistical analyses on multi-location greenhouse, small-plot, and on-farm field trials.

      Generate clear, well-structured tables, figures, and visual summaries for internal reports and presentations.

      Process and analyze precision on-farm data using spatial and statistical tools (e.g., QGIS, NewLeaf Precision)

      Maintain and update the ARM Trial Database (ATD) and related data repositories.

      Contribute to continuous improvement of data workflows and trial data management practices.

      Support cross-functional data initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Required: BA/BS in statistics, or a technical field with strong demonstrated ability in basic statistics
• Energetic and self-motivated individual with the ability and desire to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented approach

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred: MS in statistics, or a technical field with strong demonstrated ability in basic statistics
• Preferred, training available: Experience with plant and/or plant-microbe datasets in a fundamental research or applied research setting
• Preferred, training available: Experience with data management and analysis software;

        JMP – specifically linear mixed effects models

        Agriculture Research Management (ARM) from Gylling Data Management

        ARM Trial Database (ATD) from Gylling Data Management – or other relational database management experience

        QGIS or other spatial and environmental data analysis

        R Studio