Sr research associate crop science (rtap & assist. breeder) – Passo Fundo/RS

Rio Grande do Sul
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Biotecnologista
Engenheiro Agrônomo

Description

• Take key role in a breeding deployment program in corn including hands-on phenotypic and genetic analysis.
• Continuous learning of new technology adaptation and efficient work processes.
• Evaluate field experiments and collaborate to have a phenotyping of excellence.
• Supervise assigned projects.
• Plan new experiments and tasks with research manager and breeder support.
• Work with EZ Leads to review testing pipeline and future breeding strategy to identify go-forward product concepts.
• Work with other departments to understand available movement of newly converted parents to enter in the testing pipeline.
• Prepare files needed to Advancement meetings.
• Keep hybrid data integrity according with Company rules.
• Assist with development and implementation of business rules as appropriate.
• Perform administrative tasks related to estimation of demand and management of resources and control these resources within an expected timeline by effectively working on a multi-departmental group.

Qualifications

• PhD. in Plant Breeding, Genetics or similar.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skills and talent to deal with tight deadlines and fast data turn around.
• Advanced English skills.
• Computer systems (including Windows applications).
• Field experience desirable.
• Knowledge in genetics, plant breeding, statistics, and molecular biology.
• Knowledge of statistical software R.
• Ability to analyze phenotypic and genotypic data.
• Driver Licence, category B.
• Available for traveling.