Molecular Biologist Job at Nufarm, West Sacramento, CA

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  • Nufarm
  • West Sacramento, CA

Job Description

It’s official. We’re the #1 best place to work in Agriculture, Mining and Utilities awarded by @FinancialReview and @Inventium

How can you grow with Nufarm?

NuFarm delivers VALUE BEYOND YIELD ® through dedicated service, locally proven Canola, Carinata, Sorghum and Sunflower seed for farm customers and new plant-based solutions for end-use customers globally. Our industry leading Beyond Yield Carinata and Omega-3 Canola products provide a truly sustainable platform recognizing the ever-evolving environmental challenges our world is facing. All of this is core to our global commitment and what sets us apart. Over 3000 NuFarm employees work across our global locations, including three world-class NuFarm Innovation Centers.

The Molecular Biologist is responsible for advancing molecular genotyping platforms and digital systems that enable seed product QAQC, marker discovery, and breeding applications. The role combines hands-on molecular biology, data analysis, and informatics with process innovation and cross-functional collaboration. This position supports global breeding, discovery, seed QAQC, and regulatory programs through the design, execution, and reporting of high-throughput molecular assays and through leadership of digital workflows such as the R&D LIMS.

Be part of building a better Nufarm

  • Lead marker validation and deployment across multiple crops, from early screening through assay optimization.
  • Select and curate genetic materials and reference controls to support marker discovery, validation, and QC.
  • Design and execute experiments for new trait markers, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and strong documentation.
  • Own end-to-end Seed QAQC genotyping request support for a global supply chain stakeholder network.
  • Manage the full QAQC workflow from sample receipt to traceable, accurate, and on-time report delivery.
  • Investigate and resolve stakeholder inquiries by troubleshooting lab workflows, seed production methods, and genetic profiles.
  • Execute genotyping workflows across KASP, qPCR, GBS, and WGS platforms using wet-lab techniques and automation.
  • Build and manage projects in LGC Kraken LIMS, including sample layout design, controls, and genotype cluster scoring/verification.
  • Analyze genotyping datasets using advanced Excel, R, and/or Python; diagnose data-quality issues and deliver clear stakeholder reports with final QAQC sign-off support.
  • Lead GBS platform operations and improvement (high-throughput sequencing, library prep/indexing, pipeline optimization) while driving digital transformation via LIMS implementation, training, and reference genotype database development.
  • Most importantly, you’re positive, results driven, and you thrive off being empowered to own your own outcomes.

If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you. Nufarm is proud to be recognised as an endorsed employer of choice for all woman by Work180 taking out the #6 spot in 2025!

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