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Senior Research Associate in molecular plant breeding(m/w/x)
Applying molecular markers in hybrid breeding programs for crop seed. Greenhouse coordination and sequence alignment experience required. Work in a strong team with latest technology.
Requirements
- University degree (Bachelor, M.Sc.) in biology or agricultural sciences with breeding/molecular genetics focus or comparable
- Experience in next generation sequencing and genotypic data analysis
- Knowledge and practical experience in plant molecular biology and bioinformatics
- Practical experience in plant growth and sampling in greenhouse
- Experience with large data sets and programming in R is a plus
- Passion for process excellence, service-oriented operations, proactive planning and task-management
- Ability to think across departments and appreciate diversity
- Very good communication skills in English required
- Other language skills (ideally German) are an advantage
Tasks
- Apply molecular markers in hybrid breeding programs
- Coordinate greenhouse programs for plant sampling
- Perform sequence alignments and assemblies
- Plan laboratory orders and sampling
- Analyze and interpret genotyping data
- Report results to customers
- Expand standardization of internal databases
- Automate genotyping processes
- Contribute to trait development
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- Next generation sequencing
- Genotypic data
- R
- Bioinformatics
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Intensive and detailed training
- Personal development
Informal Culture
- Work in a strong team
- Trusting, respectful, and friendly working atmosphere
Modern Equipment
- Latest technology
Diverse Work
- Demanding and varied tasks
Purpose-Driven Work
- Opportunity to act independently
- Appreciated ideas and commitment
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Senior Research Associate in molecular plant breeding(m/w/x)
Applying molecular markers in hybrid breeding programs for crop seed. Greenhouse coordination and sequence alignment experience required. Work in a strong team with latest technology.
Requirements
- University degree (Bachelor, M.Sc.) in biology or agricultural sciences with breeding/molecular genetics focus or comparable
- Experience in next generation sequencing and genotypic data analysis
- Knowledge and practical experience in plant molecular biology and bioinformatics
- Practical experience in plant growth and sampling in greenhouse
- Experience with large data sets and programming in R is a plus
- Passion for process excellence, service-oriented operations, proactive planning and task-management
- Ability to think across departments and appreciate diversity
- Very good communication skills in English required
- Other language skills (ideally German) are an advantage
Tasks
- Apply molecular markers in hybrid breeding programs
- Coordinate greenhouse programs for plant sampling
- Perform sequence alignments and assemblies
- Plan laboratory orders and sampling
- Analyze and interpret genotyping data
- Report results to customers
- Expand standardization of internal databases
- Automate genotyping processes
- Contribute to trait development
Work Experience
- approx. 4 - 6 years
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- Next generation sequencing
- Genotypic data
- R
- Bioinformatics
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Intensive and detailed training
- Personal development
Informal Culture
- Work in a strong team
- Trusting, respectful, and friendly working atmosphere
Modern Equipment
- Latest technology
Diverse Work
- Demanding and varied tasks
Purpose-Driven Work
- Opportunity to act independently
- Appreciated ideas and commitment
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About the Company
KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA
Industry
Agriculture
Description
KWS ist ein führendes Pflanzenzüchtungsunternehmen, das sich auf die Produktion und den Verkauf von Saatgut für Zuckerrüben, Mais, Getreide, Gemüse, Raps und Sonnenblumen spezialisiert hat.
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