The Breeding Specialist will support breeding activities involving the development of high-performing maize hybrids and varieties through modern breeding techniques to meet product needs in India
Job Summary
The Breeding Specialist will support breeding activities involving the development of high-performing maize hybrids and varieties through modern breeding techniques to meet product needs in India.
Responsibilities include conducting maize breeding activities focused on yield improvement, disease and pest resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, and regional adaptability, while collaborating with various teams.
The role requires maintaining accurate breeding records, managing germplasm collections, executing introgression activities, and coordinating with cross-functional partners for trait development and seed production.
Matching Summary
The Breeding Specialist will support breeding activities involving the development of high-performing maize hybrids and varieties through modern breeding techniques to meet product needs in India.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Maize hybrid development
Yield improvement
Disease and pest resistance
Abiotic stress tolerance
Regional adaptability
Germplasm management
Nice-to-have
Innovative breeding approaches
Intellectual property development
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement
Key Requirements
3-5 years of hands-on experience
Graduation or Post Graduation in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Crop Science
Specialization in corn/maize breeding preferred
Experience in hybrid development and multi-location testing