Permanent is a public benefit company dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture and supplying better foods at better prices to large enterprise food buyers.
Since launching in 2023, we&rsquo;ve created millions in new sales for regenerative, organic, and underrepresented farmers and delivered reliable programs to leading foodservice companies like Sweetgreen, University of California, and Sodexo's GEC.
Thanks to our innovative strategies and technology, Permanent is becoming one of the fastest-growing catalogs and distribution networks in America and a trusted, competitive, differentiated supplier of sustainable, impactful foods.
<h3>Your Role</h3>
We&rsquo;re seeking a salesperson or sales leader experienced in the fresh produce or wholesale food industry who is eager to build sales from the ground up in a fast-paced start-up environment.
As our first dedicated Account Executive, you will lead the full sales cycle and have significant opportunities for growth, impact, and leadership.
Working closely with our CEO, you&rsquo;ll represent Permanent&rsquo;s rapidly growing and differentiated catalog of organic, transitioning, and regenerative California-grown produce. You&rsquo;ll win, manage, and grow mid-sized and large accounts across the U.S., focusing on the West.
**This role is remote in the United States**&nbsp;
<h3>Your Responsibilities</h3>
<ul>
<li>Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing and multi-million dollar account management.</li>
<li>Depending on seniority, either influence or lead Permanent&rsquo;s sales strategy and roadmap.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Product to refine our marketplace, supply, and distribution network to create a best-in-industry buyer experience.</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with Supply and Operations to identify opportunities and ensure timely order fulfillment.</li>
<li>Develop and measure sales processes, systems, and metrics to scale with our growing team.</li>
<li>Identify and validate the most impactful tactics, programs, marketing strategies, and branding efforts.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3>
<ul>
<li>3+ years of experience working for a grower-shipper-packer, aggregator, marketer, brokerage, or foodservice distributor in the fresh produce industry.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of the wholesale produce market and supply chain, with a proven track record of building strong relationships with buyers and suppliers. Strong candidates will likely have sold pallet quantities into foodservice, retail, or processing and built custom supply chains to do so.</li>
<li>Significant sales experience in a fast-paced environment, including full-cycle sales management, and launching new sales channels</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial initiative and a bias for action; ready to roll up your sleeves and work with a small, dedicated team.</li>
<li>Passionate about sustainable food systems from both a people and climate perspective.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Nice to Haves</h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience building revenue from the ground up.</li>
<li>Strengths in one or more areas: marketing, program management, buying/procurement, growth, or logistics.</li>
</ul>
Our business is about diversity. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Driving the transition to sustainable agriculture with a transparent, regenerative food marketplace.

Sales and Business Development 

Account Executive, Fresh Produce

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div><h1>AS A CROP PHENOTYPING ENGINEER, YOU WILL....</h1><ul><li>Execute and develop hardware to support a variety of row crop phenotyping experiments, both in the field and in controlled environments, encompassing morphological and physiological measurements, as an integral member of a cross-functional Inari Science and Product Phenotyping</li><li>Foster cross-functional relationships with project leads and operational personnel across Inari’s Research and Product Development departments to deliver phenotypic data and analysis that is timely and pertinent to all stakeholders.</li><li>Refine, implement, and scale manual as well as robotics and image- based phenotyping</li><li>Supervise and direct seasonal staff to ensure the successful completion of experiments that are aligned with annual project</li><li>Advance a culture of standardized and traceable data acquisition, procedures, and documentation.</li><li>Clearly and effectively communicate through comprehensive technical reports and articulate oral presentations to a variety of different</li><li>Play an active and collaborative role in the advancement of high- throughput phenotyping methods by contributing innovative ideas and</li><li>Communicate and coordinate with a local team as well as key stakeholders in multiple locations.</li><li>Model behaviors consistent with the highest safety</li></ul>  <h1>YOU BRING…</h1><ul><li>An MS/MEng or PhD in agricultural, mechanical, or electrical, engineering or in plant biology, plant physiology, agronomy, or plant breeding, or bachelor’s degree with equivalent industry experience.</li><li>Proficiency in standard phenotyping techniques and protocols applicable to major row crops.</li><li>Working proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D printing for rapid prototyping of new custom phenotyping hardware</li><li>Basic skills in electric engineering</li><li>Working proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Java/Kotlin, C++/C#, etc)</li><li>Familiarity with modern methods from optics and image processing (OpenCV, Pytorch, scipy,…)</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with proficiency in both written and verbal</li><li>Exceptional attention to</li><li>Superior time management and organizational</li><li>The capacity to juggle multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines in a dynamic production</li><li>A collaborative, innovative and strategic mindset, with a readiness to embrace challenges and take calculated</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to flourish independently as well as collaboratively within a team setting.</li></ul>   <h1>BONUS QUALIFICATIONS…</h1><ul><li>Hands-on experience with automated phenotyping tools and related</li><li>Experience working in an industry setting and with cross functional</li><li>Working proficiency in spoken and written Spanish to train and direct seasonal contract laborers</li></ul>Familiarity with PLC’s and custom electronics is a plus  <a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a><div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

Designing nature-positive seeds to boost sustainable food production with AI and gene editing.

Crop Phenotyping Engineer

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div>The HR Generalist supports Ghent people activities, processes and projects in collaboration and coordination with the Inari people team in US (HR operations, Recruiting). The role and responsibilities will evolve with the growth of the company and with respect to the personal development and career aspirations of the incumbent.  Main responsibilities Recruitment for Ghent based positions: <ul><li>Creation of job requisitions, intake meetings with HM, sourcing, resume screening, interview scheduling &amp; follow-up, offering process </li></ul><ul><li>Job fairs: preparation, organization, participation, follow-up </li></ul><ul><li>Seasonal workers (greenhouse and lab): work with leaders to define the needs; interact with our partnering agencies to present candidates and manage the administration related to the employment of temps. </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate and follow-up on immigration and relocation support for non-Belgian hires </li></ul>Onboarding: <ul><li>Personnel administration: payroll, benefits, filing </li></ul><ul><li>Briefing newcomers about HR tools, benefits </li></ul><ul><li>Planning local onboarding: team meetings, trainings, … </li></ul>Personnel administration: <ul><li>Benefits administration: health insurance, pension plan, stock option tax calculations, commuting allowances, … - subscription of employees, check invoices </li></ul><ul><li>Payroll input: time tracking, special payments (referral bonus, relocation bonus, stock option tax, …), salary adjustments (indexation, promotions, salary reviews), STI payments, … </li></ul><ul><li>Process requests for parental leave, changes in time schedule, etc </li></ul><ul><li>Off-boarding administration </li></ul><ul><li>Subsidy requests: tax reduction for researchers (Belspo), VLAIO submissions, well-being grants … and support audits </li></ul><ul><li>Records Management: ensure information is kept and stored in the right systems with respect to GDPR and internal guidelines </li></ul>Employee relations: <ul><li>Act as a point of contact for employees and managers for people related topics </li></ul><ul><li>Contribute to the execution of HR processes </li></ul><ul><li>Compliance with labor regulations </li></ul>Projects:  <ul><li>support implementation of new HR tools in the Ghent site: input to HR Ops, training of and support to users </li></ul><ul><li>Initiate well-being initiatives in collaboration with EHS </li></ul><ul><li>process improvements, automation, efficiency  </li></ul><ul><li>support implementation of new regulations in Belgium  </li></ul>   Profile/requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related domain </li></ul><ul><li>Proven relevant experience in a similar role (+2 years) </li></ul><ul><li>Solid knowledge level of social law and payroll in Belgium </li></ul><ul><li>Verbal and written communication skills both in NL and ENG – ability to explain complex topics in an understandable way </li></ul> <ul><li>Empathy and listening skills </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to balance business and individual needs </li></ul><ul><li>Eager to learn and develop </li></ul><ul><li>Willing to take calculated risks and learn from failures </li></ul><ul><li>Autonomous, self-starting </li></ul><ul><li>Pragmatic </li></ul><ul><li>Service oriented, solution oriented </li></ul><ul><li>Pro-active </li></ul><ul><li>Accurate </li></ul><ul><li>Discrete </li></ul><ul><li>Well organized and structured </li></ul><ul><li>Analytical skills </li></ul>   <a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a><div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

HR Generalist

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div>About the role.... We are looking for a summer intern to work from May through August 2025 in support of our Commercial organization.  This summer intern will perform a variety of responsibilities as we showcase Inari products at our Seed Design Innovation Center (SDIC) in West Lafayette and Wolcott, IN.  Our internship will have a broad range of skill development with customer facing opportunities, crop assessment and hands-on maintenance of our SDIC (general upkeep and landscape maintenance, etc.). We are looking for students who want to help Inari feed the world; if this is you, please apply! As a Commercial Intern, you will… <ul><li>Assist with field signage creation, implementation and effectiveness. </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) activities and improvements. </li></ul><ul><li>Assist Commercial Business Development with market research general tasks where needed. </li></ul><ul><li>Gain a well-rounded understanding of general seed industry workings. </li></ul><ul><li>Assist with the setup and coordination of plot tours and field day events. </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain and oversee activities at our SDIC sites including landscaping, mowing, weeding, etc. </li></ul><ul><li>Assist Commercial Team in organization and execution of 2025 Soybean Demonstration trials </li></ul><ul><li>Gain working knowledge of inventory management and quality assurance. </li></ul> You Bring… <ul><li>Our ideal student is in Agronomy, Ag Science, or Agri Business </li></ul><ul><li>Rising Junior or Rising Senior preferred; willing to consider rising sophomore </li></ul><ul><li>Self-motivation and initiative with the ability to set and achieve goals with minimal supervision </li></ul><ul><li>A valid driver’s license and your own vehicle to allow for travel to other field sites outside of West Lafayette area as needed to support the commercial team (mileage reimbursement by Inari) </li></ul><ul><li>A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions. </li></ul><ul><li>Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning. </li></ul><ul><li>Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from obstacles. </li></ul><ul><li>A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a collaborative environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences. </li></ul>  <a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a><div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

Intern - Commercial Operations

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div>About this role:This is an exciting career opportunity for a versatile computational research associate to join diverse research and product development programs in the genome editing, agriculture genomics, and crop breeding space at Inari. Successful candidates will collaborate with scientists and engineers from multidisciplinary teams and help lead the development and application of a range of bioinformatic methods/tools for interrogating various data sets. The role will be based at Inari’s office in Ghent, Belgium. As a Computational Biology Research Associate you will…· Collaborate with analysts and scientists to deliver high-quality, high-throughput data analyses to advance Inari’s product concepts and technologies.· Build, maintain, and develop robust bioinformatics pipelines to support scientific initiatives, including the analysis of diverse omics data sets such as Amp-Seq, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, and structural variants.· Analyze, track, and report on pipeline capacity, making improvement recommendations.· Train staff on bioinformatics tools and pipelines as needed.· Offer technical expertise to support genomic and genetic data acquisition· Organize and communicate data to colleagues, management, and external collaborators.  You bring…· BS or MS in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Plant Breeding, Genetics, or other relevant scientific field · At least 3 years of experience in industry· Solid expertise with multi-omic data analysis such as WGS, transcriptomics, ATAC-Seq· · Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment across multiple and ability to meet defined timelines with high quality results· Willingness to be bold and take risks in developing creative solutions Bonus Qualifications… · Familiar with Nextflow, AWS, Docker, Git, Jupyter Notebooks· Previous experience working with plant genomic data is a plus, but not required.· Understanding of genome editing technology landscape· Knowledge of plant genetics  Our Offer:We offer you a challenging job in an exciting environment. You will be part of a growing and innovative company, driven by a strong purpose of transforming the plant breeding industry. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and have the possibility to grow in your role through continuous learning. You will be challenged to take initiative, contributing to the success of the company. We offer you a competitive compensation package commensurate with your skill and experience.   <a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a><div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

Research Associate, Computational Biology

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div> About the role.... The Sr. Manager Product Development Operations will lead the planning, process development, and overall strategy across the Product Development Operations team with a focus on the later stages of product development.  This role will work across a diverse group of teams and stakeholders across Inari to help coordinate Inari’s Field Testing, Research Farm, and Late Product Development activities as it relates to process, planning, strategy, and execution. The candidate must enjoy a rapid paced atmosphere and be flexible, show initiative, and good judgment to achieve established goals and deliverables. This role is on-site in West Lafayette, IN and reports to the Senior Director, Product Development Operations. As the Sr. Manager of Product Development Operations, you will… <ul><li>Provide leadership of people and teams in Product Development Operations group. </li></ul><ul><li>Own the development of the operations strategy to enable product development activities that are aligned with company milestones &amp; goals. </li></ul><ul><li>Be responsible for the coordination of resources to ensure projects are resourced appropriately. </li></ul><ul><li>Effectively communicate, through an open dialogue, across and within teams to drive alignment.  </li></ul><ul><li>Generate the mechanisms for planning and execution of all field related activities.  </li></ul><ul><li>Balance resources and project requests with Inari’s short, mid, and longer term goals. </li></ul><ul><li>Own the allocation and prioritization of resources across projects. </li></ul><ul><li>Work with multiple stakeholders to develop timelines/deadlines to ensure successful execution of trials and timely return of high-quality data and seed. </li></ul><ul><li>Own the development and implementation of new processes while consistently looking for process improvement opportunities within operations.   </li></ul><ul><li>Work with key stakeholders to align testing strategies and logistics of implementation. </li></ul> You Bring… <ul><li>Master's degree in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, or related discipline and at least 5 years of experience working in small plot field testing, breeding nurseries, or research trials.  </li></ul><ul><li>A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience managing people and leading teams.  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in field testing operations is desirable. </li></ul><ul><li>A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions. </li></ul><ul><li>Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience organizing, cleaning, and analyzing large field trial data sets. </li></ul><ul><li>Relevant seed industry experience working with CRO’s on field trial planning and execution. </li></ul><ul><li>Systems thinking – able to think critically, conceptually, and analytically about systems and procedures  </li></ul><ul><li>Sound and accurate judgment; accountable for decisions made within the scope of responsibility and focused on meeting established short-term goals and long-term objectives  </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with project management, business development, or project coordination is desirable. </li></ul>   <a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a><div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

Sr Manager, Product Development Operations

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div>About the role.... As the Regulatory Affairs Lead, you will be responsible for the creation, tracking, and execution of the overall regulatory plan to obtain needed authorizations for commercialization.  This role manages submissions, consultations, and ensures data availability is timely and according to quality requirements including Genetically Modified Organisms (GM post patent and Gene-edited GM), Gene-edited and Crop Protection products.   This role is based in West Lafayette, IN and reports to the VP of Regulatory. As the Regulatory Affairs Lead, you will… <ul><li>Closely collaborate cross functionally, to ensure Regulatory Plans are in place to support Inari technologies  </li></ul><ul><li>Create Regulatory Project Plans with timelines including launch considerations for cultivation and import of Inari Technologies including Gene-edited, Genetically Modified, and Crop Protection products (Gene-edited, GM and CP) </li></ul><ul><li>Align and collaborate with Regulatory Science and R&amp;D colleagues to ensure data is generated and available for submissions and consultations according to project plans </li></ul><ul><li>Execute the Regulatory Project Plans including agency consultation, managing agency submissions, and obtaining authorization according to plan for Gene-edited, GM, and CP </li></ul><ul><li>Manage submission and/or consultations with regulatory authorities both within the US and globally; represent Inari in interactions with regulatory agencies  </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure variety registration when applicable and verify data needs and generation. Manage filing as needed in collaboration with legal  </li></ul><ul><li>Obtain Field and Counter Season permits or regulatory clearances as appropriate to enable testing and seed increases </li></ul><ul><li>Execute Regulatory Intelligence activities while overseeing evolution of data requirements and regulations framework at a global level </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor Regulatory competitor activities and access to information where available.  Manage the internal access to such information </li></ul><ul><li>Represent Inari in advocacy activities and share Inari position and knowledge to represent the technology including Regulatory and Stewardship frameworks along with public policy </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor emerging issues and execute issue management at Inari.  Manage reporting obligations with Agencies.  </li></ul><ul><li>Work closely with other Regulatory functions (such as Regulatory Science and Regulatory Compliance) and engage proactively in business-partnering with the Science, Product, and Commercial organizations.  </li></ul> You Bring… <ul><li>Solid experience in biological sciences, preferably agricultural sciences or molecular biology, or related disciplines; Minimum BS degree, preferably MS or PhD degree </li></ul><ul><li>5-7 years of work experience in agricultural biotechnology </li></ul><ul><li>Spanish language skills to prepare and review submission documents for Counter Season applications </li></ul><ul><li>At least 5 years work experience supporting laboratory, greenhouse, and field operations Experience interacting with Regulatory agencies, including but not limited to USDA, EPA, and FDA; experience with international agencies preferred </li></ul><ul><li>Strong business acumen, ability to understand strategies and business plan and co-develop integrated Regulatory plans in service of delivering the business objectives timely </li></ul><ul><li>Self-starter, pro-active communicator and highly organized working style </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work quickly to meet tight deadlines and assure Inari’s freedom to operate </li></ul><ul><li>A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions </li></ul><ul><li>Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning </li></ul><ul><li>Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from failure </li></ul><ul><li>A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work independently while embracing the company values and culture, and to deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences </li></ul> <a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Data Privacy</a>  <div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

Regulatory Affairs Lead

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div>About the role… We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated and proactive scientist who is committed and passionate about developing 21st century solutions to address global food challenges to join our fast-growing team at Inari Ghent. As a Senior Crop Scientist, you will contribute to our soy research pipeline, ranging from the identification of editing targets to the design of editing strategies and characterization of edited plants. The right candidate enjoys a “scale-up” atmosphere and is flexible, shows good judgment, takes initiative and is willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to achieve goals and deliverables. Excellent scientific and people leadership skills as well as communication skills are essential for this role as part of an interdisciplinary team.  As a Senior Crop Scientist, you will …  <ul><li>Provide scientific and technical expertise and strategic insight to further develop and execute our soy trait discovery activities </li></ul><ul><li>Be responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of project objectives, and lead work packages and potentially projects in our soy research pipeline </li></ul><ul><li>Manage research associates and/or junior scientists, enabling their professional development and growth </li></ul><ul><li>Design, implement, and coordinate scientific experiments, tasks and activities performed by scientists and research assistants, and help with hands-on execution as necessary. </li></ul><ul><li>Interpret/analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on the results  </li></ul><ul><li>Clearly communicate results in written reports and oral presentations  </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain detailed, accurate and comprehensible records of all experiments and results </li></ul>You bring...  <ul><li>PhD in Plant Biology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or related field or Master in aforementioned fields with 5 years of post-doctoral research experience or equivalent industry experience </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of and experience with crop biology and plant biotechnology is essential; experience with physiological crop modelling is a plus </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated scientific leadership and project management skills to independently design, implement, coordinate and drive scientific projects to successful outcomes </li></ul><ul><li>People leadership and lateral leadership skills </li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of genome editing technologies </li></ul><ul><li>Strong record of independent research supported by peer-reviewed publications and/or patents </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills adapted to the needs of the target audience </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to thrive and deliver results on goals in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly multi-tasking environment </li></ul><ul><li>Pro-active, highly motivated and strong team player with a high degree of independence </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated innovative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills </li></ul><ul><li>Strong coordination skills, with ability to coordinate among cross-functional teams </li></ul>Bonus Qualifications...  <ul><li>Industry experience is a plus  </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with soybean </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with physiological crop modelling </li></ul>What Inari offers…  <ul><li>Competitive salary  </li></ul><ul><li>Annual bonus   </li></ul><ul><li>Stock options   </li></ul><ul><li>Group insurance  </li></ul><ul><li>Health insurance   </li></ul><ul><li>Meal vouchers   </li></ul><ul><li>Free public transportation   </li></ul><a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a><div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

Sr. Crop Scientist

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div>About the role.... This is a great opportunity to manage a team responsible for developing, implementing and managing business systems and processes that minimize risk to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance supporting the use of Inari’s germplasm. The primary function of the team is to manage and fulfill seed requests from inventory and to onboard externally procured seed. You will be responsible for collaborating with Inari Legal, Regulatory, Commercial and Early and Late Product Development employees for the purpose of seed requests, management and onboarding. As a member of the Seed Operations team you will lead process development. This position is based in West Lafayette, Indiana. As the Seed Resource Manager, you will… <ul><li>Lead and support the team to manage the electronic and physical onboarding of seed into the Inari seed stock </li></ul><ul><li>Lead and support the team in the seed request process in order to distribute seed in line with project needs, supply, legal and regulatory requirements </li></ul><ul><li>Responsible for distribution of seed internally based on requests received, inventory, and established priorities </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with multiple teams across functions to meet deadlines and company goals related to seed acquisition and distribution </li></ul><ul><li>Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of cross functional and risk mitigating processes and procedures related to seed inventory and use </li></ul><ul><li>Manage seed shipping and receiving compliant with Inari procedures and international,  federal, state and local laws </li></ul><ul><li>Lead the center of expertise for phytosanitary requirements supporting own team and other functions in obtaining phytosanitary certificates related to seed movement </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with the Breeding team to create, implement and continually improve policies and procedures to manage Inari’s germplasm both physically and electronically </li></ul><ul><li>Lead the germplasm use forecast and increase process for science and early product development </li></ul><ul><li>Manage personnel within the seed resources team.  Provide leadership to the Seed Resources team and develop employees to create and sustain a high performing team. </li></ul> You Bring… <ul><li>M.S. or B.S. degree with 3-5 years work experience in agriculture related field </li></ul><ul><li>Relevant seed industry experience </li></ul><ul><li>Basic knowledge of seed testing (e.g. genetic markers, genome sequencing, disease testing) </li></ul><ul><li>A high degree of self-motivation and organizational skills, with a process driven mindset </li></ul><ul><li>Systems thinking – able to think critically, conceptually, and analytically about systems and procedures </li></ul><ul><li>People management experience </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with obtaining permits for seed movement </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with Quality Management System(s) </li></ul><ul><li>Sound and accurate judgment; accountable for decisions made within the scope of responsibility and focused on meeting established short-term goals and long-term objectives </li></ul><ul><li>Energy, self motivation, ownership and focused execution  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with the end results in mind </li></ul><ul><li>Strong record-keeping, technical writing and project management skills </li></ul><ul><li>Committed to accuracy with excellent attention to detail </li></ul><ul><li>Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PRISM experience is a bonus </li></ul><ul><li>A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions. </li></ul><ul><li>Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning. </li></ul><ul><li>Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from failure. </li></ul>  <a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a><div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

Seed Inventory Manager

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div>About the role... We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Sustainability Analyst to join our growing and collaborative team.  In this position, you will play a key role in advancing Inari’s mission to enable Food System Sustainability.  Working closely with the Head of Sustainability, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist in the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives.  You will be responsible for the sustainability data management, tracking, analysis, and modeling to support quantification and reporting of Inari’s sustainability impact.    As a Sustainability Analyst, you will… <ul><li>Contribute to building and implementing Inari’s systems and processes to measure our impact  </li></ul><ul><li>Support embedding of SEEDesignTM System Modeling (Inari’s customized dynamic systems model) into the product stage gate process, including model refinement and integration of additional data </li></ul><ul><li>Compile and analyze data to support tracking of Inari’s operational impacts, including Scope 1-3 analysis </li></ul><ul><li>Support facilities and lab and greenhouse operations in execution of sustainability initiatives, including establishing and tracking targets and metrics </li></ul><ul><li>Broadly contribute to the development and execution of Inari’s Food System Sustainability projects and initiatives </li></ul>  You Bring… <ul><li>Clear passion for sustainability and a basic understanding of underlying drivers </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency with statistics and intermediate level algebra </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with data visualization to communicate complex relationships and derive unique insights  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to explore and analyze data, summarize findings  </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to alternate between diving deep into detailed analyses and zooming back out to a systems-level view </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively interact and communicate with a diverse range of audiences </li></ul><ul><li>Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a love of learning </li></ul><ul><li>A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to navigate ambiguity </li></ul><ul><li>Analytical thinking, creativity, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from failure </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a highly collaborative environment </li></ul><ul><li>2+ years of experience in modeling, statistics, sustainability, or other similar roles </li></ul> Bonus Qualifications... <ul><li>Experience with dynamic systems modeling </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with sustainability reporting </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in agriculture  </li></ul> <a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a><div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

Sustainability Analyst

<div>About Inari...Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!</div>About the role.... We are seeking a skilled and motivated Greenhouse Manager to oversee greenhouse operations and staff, supporting our research and product development organization. This role involves managing and maintaining all greenhouse equipment according to SOPs, leading and scheduling staff for transplanting, fertigation, and cultivation of plants, and ensuring efficient use of greenhouse capacity for R&amp;D projects. The greenhouse manager will also ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations related to integrated pest management, fertilizer application, and organic matter devitalization.  The ideal candidate will lead the Greenhouse operations and teams through effective management, innovative problem-solving, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.  The role is located in Ghent (offices) and Nevele (Greenhouses) As a Greenhouse Manager, you will… Work cross-functionally to manage daily operations for the Greenhouse Facility: <ul><li>Oversee daily operations of the greenhouse facility, including both greenhouse and growth chambers, ensuring high-quality cultivation environments.  </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with the Greenhouse Crop Leads and project teams to optimize the use of greenhouse and growth chamber capacity and forecast future needs.  </li></ul><ul><li>Develop and maintain an inventory and maintenance schedule for all essential greenhouse infrastructure.  </li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, and IT staff to ensure timely equipment installation and maintenance.  </li></ul><ul><li>Program, monitor, and adjust environmental controls and validate sensor performance across all greenhouses and growth chambers.  </li></ul><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain automated irrigation systems as needed.  </li></ul><ul><li>Work with the Managing Director to develop budgets, estimate costs, and manage accounting for operations, travel, wages, and capital equipment.  </li></ul><ul><li>Partner with the Safety and Biosafety Officer to ensure compliance with all environmental and safety regulations, including PPE rules and protocols.  </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain accurate documentation of all regulatory, environmental, and safety activities related to controlled environments (e.g., materials disposal, pesticide applications).  </li></ul><ul><li>Authorize and manage the purchase of supplies such as pesticides, fertilizers, potting media, and other growing essentials. </li></ul> Lead the Greenhouse Team to support execution of our scientific strategy and continuously improve cultivation practices and plant health: <ul><li>Lead and develop the greenhouse team, providing training and growth opportunities for all employees.  </li></ul><ul><li>Direct long-term activities of Crop Greenhouse Leads and staff, coordinating tasks such as transplantation, watering, fertilization, pollinations, and harvesting.  </li></ul><ul><li>Oversee an Integrated Pest Management program, identifying pests and diseases, recommending treatments, and applying pesticides as needed.  </li></ul><ul><li>Make informed recommendations on fertilizers and potting media.  </li></ul><ul><li>Continuously research, propose, and implement methods to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and increase seed yields.  </li></ul><ul><li>Maintain comprehensive records of greenhouse use and propagation activities using electronic lab notebooks and other software.  </li></ul><ul><li>Manage plant and seed inventory as well as greenhouse capacity. </li></ul> Your Qualifications… <ul><li>Education: Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Sciences, or a related discipline. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience:  </li></ul><ul><li>Minimum of 5-10 years working in a research or production greenhouse, with experience in controlled environment cultivation. </li></ul><ul><li> Previous experience in operations and personnel management. </li></ul><ul><li> Specific experience with crops such as soy, corn, wheat, or similar row crops is highly desirable. </li></ul><ul><li>Technical Skills: </li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in using and maintaining greenhouse equipment and environmental control systems. </li></ul><ul><li>Familiarity with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies and practices. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience with automated irrigation systems. </li></ul><ul><li>Competence in maintaining detailed records using electronic lab notebooks and relevant software. </li></ul><ul><li>Leadership and Management Skills: </li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. </li></ul><ul><li>  Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. </li></ul><ul><li>  Experience in budget development, cost estimation, and financial management. </li></ul><ul><li>Personal Attributes: </li></ul><ul><li>A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high-impact solutions. </li></ul><ul><li>Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, with an innate curiosity and passion for learning. </li></ul><ul><li>Creative and strategic thinking, with a willingness to take risks and the ability to recognize and learn from failure. </li></ul><ul><li>A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to work both independently and within a highly collaborative environment. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of individuals and audiences. </li></ul> <a href="https://inari.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice.pdf">Job Applicant Privacy Notice</a><div>FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position. </div>

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