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Pathology Research Specialist II

POSITION PURPOSE:

The primary focus of this role is to support disease testing and diagnostic activities, and to support disease trait projects and disease assay development and improvement initiatives. Pathology Research Specialist collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including plant pathology, plant breeding, genetics, testing, and operations, to drive progress toward platform objectives.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:





• Performs pathology phenotyping assays in the greenhouse, field, or lab to deliver timely/weekly targets. Actively supports the design and implementation of recent bioassays. May support discovery projects focused on new disease traits or on enabling relevant technology for the program.
• Assists with plant production, inoculum production and disease diagnosis and improvement of technology and processes
• Supports rearing, handling, and utilization of insect vectors for disease transmission assays and insect (e.g., thrips, aphids), ensuring compliance with phytosanitary and biosafety protocols
• Has primary or shared responsibility for specialized laboratory technology
• Organizes, reports, prepares, and maintains technical documents such as disease protocols, diagnostic methods, or best practices. May co-lead these efforts.
• Use of relevant hardware and software for data collection, management, QAQC and reporting.
• Solves routi

📌 Pathology Research Specialist II (Bengaluru)
🏢 Bayer
📍 Bengaluru