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From: "Adria Bhatnagar" <Adria.Bhatnagargenusplc.com>
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Subject: Genetic Research Specialist Position at PIC
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:23:00 -0500
Please see below position now open at PIC.
Business Overview
Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior
breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal
protein for consumers. PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer
animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.
PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We
directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are
available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse
team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to
customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious,
affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Role Overview
The Genetic Research Specialist initiates, leads, conducts and supports
product development based on biology, bio-tech, physiology, microbiology,
agriculture, food, statistics and genomic research. The role is expected to
be impactful for global pork producers, driving innovation and deploying
state-of-the-art genetic improvement platforms impacting the bottom line of
PIC customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and execute robust global genetic evaluations using current
software, technology, and statistical methology
- Develop and test new statistical methodology and processes for
global genetic evaluations
- Assess data quality and monitor data flow for genetic evaluations
- Analyze and interpret phenotypic and genomic data
- Develop and maintain relationships with world-leading institutions
specializing in genetic improvement
- Develop and implement practical research investigations to address
customer concerns
- Support customer-facing teams with analysis and interpretation of data
Requirements
* M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Animal Breeding or Quantitative Genetics
* Experience with genomic and phenotypic analytical methods; Experience with
single-step BLUP preferred
* Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
* Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required
* Excellent technical writing and presentation skills with the ability to
communicate in an organized and concise manner
* Ability to work both autonomously and collaborate across teams and
functional areas
* Ability to work in and maintain performance expectations in diverse
cultural contexts and fast-paced environment
* Work requires continual attention to detail and ability to establish
priorities and meet deadlines
* Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems in an empowered,
self-directed/managed work environment
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications;
Knowledge and experience with databases, Linux, and high-performance
computing preferred.
* Ability to travel approximately 10%
Equal Employment Opportunities
Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with
anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate
these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment
of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability
status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to
the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
https://careers-genusplc.icims.com/...job?hub=14
Thanks,
Adria
Adria Bhatnagar, Ph.D. | Research Scientist Manager
PIC | 100 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Suite 2200 | Hendersonville, TN 37075
Office: 423 645 8444 | Website: http://www.pic.com
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