Careers at Puregene AG

• Advanced Research & Innovation: Lead and optimize protocols for plant transformation, tissue culture, and gene editing to precisely modify targeted plant metabolite profiles
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a strategic “cross-cutting” scientific liaison across molecular biology, tissue culture, and analytical chemistry teams to streamline workflows and maximize scientific output
• Scientific Writing & Communication: Draft, review, and finalize high-quality peer-reviewed papers, patent applications, and project proposals to present our innovations to the wider scientific community
• Quality & Standards: Establish and elevate rigorous internal scientific standards, ensuring experimental designs are robust, reproducible, and cutting-edge
• Internal Documentation: Take ownership of detailed internal documentation, maintaining flawless standard operating procedures (SOPs) and data repositories to ensure seamless knowledge transfer across the organization

Phase 1: Design & Build Seed Production Infrastructure  

• Drive completion of the seed production infrastructure design in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders  

• Translate variety development into commercial seed products  

• Lead equipment selection, vendor coordination, and commissioning  

• Ensure all systems meet regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements  

Phase 2: Build the System 

• Create SOPs and work instructions from the ground up—no templates, no legacy systems  

• Establish scalable processes across cultivation, pollination, harvest, and seed handling  

• Implement quality control, traceability, and data tracking systems  

• Define operational standards that can scale with the business  

Phase 3: Own Production 

• Take full responsibility for seed production output, quality, and efficiency  

• Run glasshouse operations end-to-end  

• Set production targets and deliver against them  

• Use data to continuously optimize yield, quality, and cost  

• Manage budgets and resource allocation with a clear business mindset  

Leadership & Team Ownership 

• Build, lead, and manage the seed production function 

• Set expectations, drive performance, and make changes when needed  

• Develop a strong operational culture focused on execution and accountability