Job Description:
Additional Info:
Advanta US is an operating unit of Advanta, a global seed company that combines the most advanced techniques in conventional plant breeding with biotechnology to deliver world-class seed. We are an international leader in the research, development, production, processing, marketing and sale of high-performance agricultural seeds. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
Advanta US is an operating unit of Advanta, a global seed business that combines the most advanced techniques in conventional plant breeding with biotechnology to deliver world-class seed. Drawing on our global network of breeders and researchers, Advanta US is able to offer exclusive genetics and industry-leading hybrids in forage and grain sorghum.
Primary Responsibility:
Organize and execute the of application of DNA molecular markers in plant breeding programs from worldwide for Advanta
Job duties:
- Collect, analyze and report molecular marker data to the breeders
- Provide service of marker assisted selection for breeding programs of sorghum, sunflower, corn, and canola
- Use of high-throughput genotyping platforms oriented to Molecular Breeding, Genome Prediction and Molecular Mapping for research purposes
- Participate in the organization of the logistics of reception and processing of plant tissue samples dispatched for the different breeding facilities worldwide Advanta
- Coordinate with the breeders the type and timing of the genetic analysis requested by them
- Conduct Chromosome Mapping projects
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
- Molecular Genetics Manager
- Statistics and Data Management Leader
- Molecular Breeding Leader
- Crop Breeder Leaders
Job Requirements:
- Experience in & expert knowledge of Plant Genetics and Molecular Markers
- Experience in applied plant breeding research
- Excellent command of statistical methods in plant breeding/genetics
- Strong in project management - proven track record in interdisciplinary project management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - ability to convince people
- Excellent English language proficiency
- Master’s Degree in Genetics or related fields within the Life Sciences with more than 5 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- PHD in Genetics or related fields within the Life Sciences preferred
- Negligible
- Possible local travel for various assignments and duties
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Additional Info:
Advanta US is an operating unit of Advanta, a global seed company that combines the most advanced techniques in conventional plant breeding with biotechnology to deliver world-class seed. We are an international leader in the research, development, production, processing, marketing and sale of high-performance agricultural seeds. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]