Robin Vanden Bossche
Geraardsbergen
Summary
Plant biotechnology associate with 20 years of hands-on laboratory experience across CRISPR gene editing, vector engineering, molecular characterization, protoplast transfection, and single-cell technologies. A motivated professional recognized for leadership, experimental design, and cross-team collaboration, adapting seamlessly to changing project priorities through strategic planning and efficient use of resources. Committed to building inclusive, collaborative teams that drive scientific excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Molecular Operations
Inari Agriculture
06.2025 - Current
- Leading the molecular group ( vectoring - molecular characterisation - genomics ) consisting of 15 people
- Responsible for capacity planning and resource allocation, ensuring efficient distribution of tasks.
- Coordinate and prioritize experiments to ensure timely delivery of data
- Oversee alignment of similar operations across sites to support consistency, reproducibility, and collaboration of execution.
- Staying updated with current technologies, seeking innovation and improvement to opportunities to increase the efficiency of the operational pipeline
- Acts as a bridge between science and the platform, ensuring clear communication and supporting scientists in experimental design.
- Coach team members in professional growth
Project Lead - Editing toolbox
Inari
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced TypeV nuclease efficiency through protein engineering and vector architecture for multiplex and multitype editing in soybean, maize and wheat.
- Established objectives, milestones, and deliverables to guide the scientific project's strategic direction.
- Communicate timely and effectively results: monthly portfolio update, company wide presentations, Scientific Strategic Board presentations.
- Build and execute IP strategy to safeguard innovations.
- responsible for risk assessment
- coach team members ( scientists and research associates) in professional growth
People Manager
Inari agriculture
09.2022 - Current
- Coached and developed 6 team members, focusing on personal growth and performance within the team and organisation.
Research Associate
Inari Agriculture
03.2020 - Current
- Vectoring: restriction enzyme cloning, Gibson Assembly, plasmid isolation, RE digest, Sanger sequencing, whole plasmid sequencing (short read Illumina and ONT), E. coli transformation, Agrobacterium transformation.
- DNA and RNA isolation, PCR (amplicon generation), RT-qPCR, Taqman qPCR protoplast isolation and transfection of maize and soybean tissue
- Assay development
- Greenhouse support: manually crossing of maize plants, maize embryo supply, plant care
Project Lead - Product
Inari Agriculture
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Leading an IP driven project to lauch first commercial product
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, facilitating communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive project success.
- hands-on work: vectoring and molecular characterisation
- helping regulatory team with preparing regulatory dossier
Operations lead - Single cell technology
Inari Agriculture
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered single-cell RNA-seq services to scientific projects, coordinating experimental planning and ensuring SOP compliance.
Optimized protocols for maize and soybean tissue, including root and leaf protoplasts.
Lab Manager
VIB - PSB - Specialized Metabolism
11.2007 - 03.2020
- responsible for the lab safety, ordering consumables, equipment purchase
- lab work: vectoring( E.coli and Agrobacterium), molecular work(DNA and RNA), protein work - Y2H - protoplast isolation and transfection (BY2-Arabidopsis thaliana) - cell culture suspension - sample prep LC/GC
Pathology Laboratory Technician
University hospital of Antwerp
12.2006 - 09.2007
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Biomedical laboratory technology
Hogeschool Gent
Gent2006
Skills
- Team building
- Experimental design
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Project planning and coordination
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Team leadership and motivation
- Willingness to learn
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Technical documentation
Languages
Dutch
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
French
Upper Intermediate
B2
Italian
Elementary
A2
Hobbies and interests
- sports: running and biking
- gastronomy
- theatre
- concerts - festivals
Timeline
Lead Molecular Operations
Inari Agriculture
06.2025 - Current
Project Lead - Editing toolbox
Inari
01.2024 - Current
Project Lead - Product
Inari Agriculture
01.2023 - 12.2024
People Manager
Inari agriculture
09.2022 - Current
Operations lead - Single cell technology
Inari Agriculture
09.2021 - 12.2022
Research Associate
Inari Agriculture
03.2020 - Current
Lab Manager
VIB - PSB - Specialized Metabolism
11.2007 - 03.2020
Pathology Laboratory Technician
University hospital of Antwerp
12.2006 - 09.2007
Diploma of Higher Education - Biomedical laboratory technology
Hogeschool Gent