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From: "Grant Mason" <jamesgmasongmail.com>
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Subject: Geneticist Position with Aviagen
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:05:57 -0500
Aviagen is seeking to fill a Geneticist position within the North American
breeding program. Please see below for more information and if you're
interested in applying please send your CV to mailto:jmasonaviagen.com
Geneticist
Aviagen seeks a motivated, hard-working individual with skills in
Quantitative Genetics and Animal Breeding. The position will be based at
Aviagen’s North American breeding program located in Crossville, Tennessee.
The successful candidate will possess the following set of skills and
attributes:
• PhD or post-graduate (Masters) qualification in Animal or Poultry Science,
with specialization in Genetics or other applicable genetics specialty.
• Ability to manage and coordinate research projects.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and implement novel selection traits.
• Ability to manage and analyze large data sets.
• Familiarity with methods of variance components and breeding value
estimation.
This position requires good organizational skills, a strong interest in
hands-on work with birds and a willingness to operate in both a farm and
office environment. The candidate will be expected to assist in the
collection and analysis of selection traits. The selected candidate will be
expected to have a can-do attitude, ability to work as part of a team and the
willingness to learn. Candidate must possess strong communication skills
(verbal and written), good inter-personal skills and ability to integrate
into a diverse Global R&D team. Overarching objective will be to support the
North American breeding program in achieving program goals.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered depending on experience
and skills.
About Us
Aviagen is a global supplier of poultry genetics with a strong Research and
Development view as a way of supporting current and future products
worldwide. Aviagen is focused heavily on research designed to deliver
balanced progress in both broiler and breeder traits. We have strong
commitments to research, sustainability and the well-being of our animals.
These commitments plus our continual investment in R&D ensures Aviagen
continues to be a leading supplier of premier broiler breeding stock.
Aviagen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
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