Senior Quantitative Genetics Process Scientist

 

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Senior Quantitative Genetics Process Scientist 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 The primary responsibilities of this role, Senior Quantitative Genetics Process Scientist, are to:    

 

• Provides leadership to develop, implement and advance quantitative genetics innovations and processes in the Product Design pipeline
• Executes the quantitative genetics technical strategy to design improved cohorts of germplasm that are aligned with Product Concept targets from initial crossing through the handoff to Product Development
• Supports quantitative genetics projects on implementation of Precision Breeding technical innovations in Product Design
• Contributes strong technical and process expertise in coding, delivering and utilizing models, algorithms and systems for breeding program design and optimization, breeding goal definition, optimization of automated crossing processes, genetic evaluation, and optimization of data acquisition at scale Identifies key areas of opportunity for new technology implementation and process improvement, while positively contributing to a collaborative, innovative, and design-centric culture
• Contributes to multi-function teams across Product Design and partners across other world regions (LATAM, EMEA and APAC) to support innovation projects for Precision Breeding, with a key focus on driving genetic gain and product performance through enhanced quantitative genetics development and deployment in at least one crop
• Supports the Health Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct and Human Rights policies and culture in the site
   

 

WHO YOU ARE

 

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Master's Degree in Quantitative Genetics, Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, or other relevant scientific
•  Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals
•  Demonstrated experience leading and influencing activities of cross- functional teams without direct reporting relationships
• Ability to lead and influence key stakeholders through challenges and opportunities; facilitates solutions
• Results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously
• Experienced in building and operating processes for the analysis of large biological data sets, quantitative genetics, statistical genetics as well as coding experience in C, Fortran or similar languages
• Demonstrated track record of success and 4+ years of experience in deriving quantitative genetics theory for, in coding, in delivering and in utilizing, algorithms and systems for at least two of the following areas:(i) breeding program design and optimization; (ii) breeding goal definition; (iii) optimization of automated crossing processes; (iv) genetic evaluation; (vi) optimization of data acquisition at scale in plant or animal breeding programs; and (vii) execution of quantitative genetics processes at scale in plant or animal breeding programs 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in Quantitative Genetics, Plant Breeding, Animal Breeding, or other relevant scientific
• minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• MS degree with 8+ years of experience in developing quantitative genetics methods and processes for routine use in breeding programs

 

 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $119,000 to $179,000. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..  This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

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