Scientist (Spain)

Invaio is seeking a Scientist in Molecular Biology for their Research and Development team in Barcelona, Spain. The role involves designing experiments, developing formulations, and collaborating with international teams to advance agricultural technologies. Candidates should have a PhD and experience in molecular biology techniques. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a collaborative environment focused on innovative agricultural solutions.
About the role

At Invaio, we are committed to transforming agriculture—not in the distant future, but today. By leveraging cutting-edge advances in human health and digital innovation, we develop nature-based solutions that enhance crop performance while preserving human and environmental health. We are seeking a Scientist in Molecular Biology to join our Research and Development team in Barcelona, based at the Edificio Eureka within the UAB Campus, home to the recently established Invaio Spain subsidiary. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and international team focused on advancing our proprietary delivery technologies for agricultural applications.

What you'll do
• Design and implement molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology experiments to evaluate lipid nanoparticle delivery in plants.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of formulations, including active ingredient encapsulation and purification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to transition formulations from lab to greenhouse and field assays.
• Document experimental procedures and results in electronic laboratory notebooks, and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Actively participate in project meetings and communicate progress to team members, project leads, and scientific leadership
• Contribute to fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in DNA cloning, RNA/DNA/protein extraction, qPCR, western blotting, protein immunoprecipitation, ELISA, and related techniques.
• Experience in plant pathology and working with plant pathogens, including viruses.
• Experience with confocal laser scanning microscopy.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary industrial environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and scientific presentation skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken (minimum C1 level or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications
• Hands-on experience with CRISPR technologies, plant transformation, in vitro culture, or plant viral vectors.
• Knowledge of formulation and delivery technologies for small molecules, nucleic acids, or proteins.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) software.
• Proficiency in using analytical instrumentation to characterize formulations.
• Experience with plant handling and greenhouse operations (e.g., Arabidopsis or crop species).
• Basic skills in data analysis tools (e.g., R or similar).

What's next

Invaio is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a proactive program of diversity development. Invaio will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, or veteran status.

We provide a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. At Invaio, you will be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and purpose.