Pathology Research Specialist II (Plant Pathology), Bayer Crop Science, Bengaluru

Job Description

This plant pathology research job in Bangalore is with Bayer Crop Science. You will run plant disease tests in the greenhouse, field and lab, and help build new disease assays. The team supports crop breeding and disease-trait projects.

At a glance

• Position: Pathology Research Specialist II (full time, reference code 891349)
• Where: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
• Division: Crop Science
• Degree: BS with at least 2 years of relevant experience in biology, agronomy, plant pathology or a related field; an MS is desirable
• Posted: 9 October 2026
• Apply: open until filled (re-checked 12 November 2026)

What the pathology research specialist does

• Run pathology phenotyping assays in the greenhouse, field or lab to meet weekly targets
• Help design and set up new bioassays, and support discovery projects on new disease traits
• Help with plant and inoculum production, disease diagnosis, and better methods
• Rear and handle insect vectors such as thrips and aphids for disease transmission tests, under phytosanitary and biosafety rules
• Look after specialised lab technology, and write disease protocols and diagnostic methods
• Collect, check and report data, and work with plant breeding, genetics and testing teams

Why this role matters

Plant breeders need reliable disease tests to pick resistant lines. This role builds and runs those tests. It is open to a BS graduate with two years of experience, which makes it a good entry point into agricultural R&D at a large company.

What Bayer is looking for

• BS with at least 2 years of relevant experience in biology, agronomy, plant pathology or a related field
• The ability to collect, analyse and summarise data
• Strong computer skills and basic use of company databases
• The ability to work alone and in a team to meet deadlines

Nice to have

• An MS degree
• Basic knowledge of research methods, experimental design and statistics
• Using AI tools in daily work

Pay and location

The posting does not state pay. The role is in Bangalore. Bayer says it never charges fees for recruitment, and genuine Bayer emails end in bayer.com.

How to apply

Apply through the official Bayer job posting. Bayer’s posting does not give a closing date, so the role is open until filled; ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 12 November 2026. Check the posting for location and work-authorisation details before you apply.

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