Commercial Breeder - Huxley-001AQ

Description


Monsanto is seeking highly a motivated individual to become an integral member of a multidisciplinary breeding team. As a Commercial Breeder you will have primary responsibilities for the development of new hybrid combinations using company proprietary coded inbred lines as well as managing the pre-commercial product pipeline. In addition, you will be responsible for regional product characterization targeting specific geographies and making recommendations on product placement within commercial channels. As a Commercial Breeder you will be responsible for a small Line Development Breeding program. Commercial Breeders directly interact with line development breeding, breeding technology, trait integration, and commercial organizations as well as contribute to associated projects and teams. Commercial Breeders, as members of a local site management team, are jointly responsible for the oversight and administration of a local breeding and testing program to include the operations of recruitment, training, development and retention of personnel, budget management, care and maintenance of company assets.



The Commercial Breeder will directly interact with line development breeding, breeding technology, trait development, and commercial organizations serving as a key member of the technology development pipeline. This role offers the opportunity to work with the world's largest global germplasm pool to create the next generation of superior hybrids and commercial products.



Responsibilities:
• Manage the pre-commercial hybrid testing program taking responsibility for hybrids advanced from PS1 - PS4.
• Utilize latest breeding technologies to develop superior variety products for market segments as well as hybrids for testing in other countries where Monsanto is in seed and trait business.
• Develop comprehensive hybrid profiles for internal and external customers.
• Analyze data across locations and seasons of testing necessary for hybrid advancement meetings.

Qualifications


Required Skills/Experience:

• PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics.
• Strong background in plant breeding, genetics, field plot technique and statistical analysis, molecular biology and molecular marker applications.
• Experience working with database applications, spreadsheet software, experimental design and statistics.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.



Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience in corn, cotton, soybean, or specialty seed preferred.

Job
Research & Development
Primary Location
North America-USA-Iowa-Huxley
Organization
Commercial Breeding_51013255
Schedule
Full-time