**Co Op Entomology** **YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The primary responsibilities of this role are to: + Support hemipteran insect diet and plant bioassays by developing new assays and improving existing assays using robust scientific approaches; + Design, conducts and interprets complex entomological studies in lab, growth chamber and greenhouse environments; + Identify process improvements, test, troubleshoot and provide solutions to technical problems; + Apply critical thinking, strategic mindset, and foresight in evolving technical and business environments; + Present final project(s)/recommendation(s) to team at the conclusion of the co-op/internship **WHO YOU ARE** Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: + Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program pursuing a degree in Entomology, Plant Sciences, Molecular Biology, or related discipline; + Working knowledge of insect rearing, hemipteran insects, RNAi, artificial diets; + Ability to design, conduct, troubleshoot experiments, run basic statistics, and report results; + Possess problem-solving skills and able to work both independently and as part of a team; + Strong written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: + Strongbackground in plant-insect interactions, insect feeding behavior, insect physiology, RNAi, molecular biology; + Experience with insect bioassays, insect dissections, transgenic cropping systems. **YOUR APPLICATION** Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. **Location:** United States : Missouri : Chesterfield **Division:** Crop Science **Reference Code:** 826812 **Contact Us** **Email:** hrop_usa@bayer.com **Job Segment:** Biology, Molecular Biology, Compliance, Scientific, Nutrition, Science, Legal, Engineering, Healthcare