This position plays a critical role in supporting our breeding pipeline through experimental planning, data curation, genetic analysis, and the integration of discovery science into applied programs
Job Summary
This position plays a critical role in supporting our breeding pipeline through experimental planning, data curation, genetic analysis, and the integration of discovery science into applied programs.
The successful candidate will collaborate with breeding scientists to support regional corn breeding objectives, enabling informed decision-making and contributing to the development and validation of novel breeding methodologies and strategies.
Key responsibilities include creating, curating, and validating breeding datasets, assisting with experimental planning, facilitating population development submissions, and coordinating genotyping submissions.
Matching Summary
This position plays a critical role in supporting our breeding pipeline through experimental planning, data curation, genetic analysis, and the integration of discovery science into applied programs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
experimental planning and execution
data curation and validation
genetic analysis
breeding datasets management
collaboration with breeding scientists
Nice-to-have
novel breeding methodologies
predictive breeding strategies
strong attention to detail
effective communication skills
Key Requirements
Master’s degree in Plant Breeding, Biology, Genetics, or related field
3+ years of experience in plant breeding, applied genetics, or R&D data management
Proficiency in scripting computer languages (e.g., R, Python)
Knowledge of statistics, quantitative genetics and predictive breeding methodologies