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Advanta Seeds · 1 day ago

Research Associate - Quantitative Genetics

positionCollege Station, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level

Advanta Seeds is a global seed business focused on innovation and new technologies to address food insecurity and climate change. The Research Associate will collaborate with molecular breeding scientists to analyze genetic data, interpret results, and contribute to various research projects related to quantitative traits.

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyFarming
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Responsibilities

Analyze genetic data from studies aimed at understanding the genetic architecture of quantitative traits
Interpret results from genetic studies, perform meta-analysis of proprietary and public literature, and generate technical reports
Present the findings to molecular breeding and breeding teams
Collaborate with molecular breeding scientists and laboratory to generate genotypic data for molecular breeding projects
Provide logistical support to molecular breeding scientists by tracking samples movement from breeding programs to ensure timely genotyping needed for implementing molecular breeding
Generate reports on quality of genetic data from genotypic service provider(s) to be used in molecular breeding projects
Curate and store genotypic data in appropriate databases for use in molecular breeding projects
Maintain high level of confidentiality about the company procedures and datasets

Qualification

Quantitative geneticsPlant breedingComputational biologyGenetic data analysisMolecular markersR programmingPython programmingOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam playerSelf-motivated

Required

M.S. degree in quantitative genetics, plant breeding, computational biology, plant science, crop science, biotechnology, or other related fields
Research experience in understanding genetic architecture of quantitative traits
Knowledge of molecular markers and experience in genetic data interpretation and analysis
Experience with the programming languages R and/or python is required
Excellent organizational skills are required for this position
Proactive, self-driven, and self-motivated person with high accountability
Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who can effectively communicate with an international team of scientists

Company

Advanta Seeds

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Advanta Seeds specializes in the development of farming solutions and technology in plant breeding. It is a sub-organization of UPL.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Dubai, Dubai, ARE
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://advantaseeds.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$650M
Key Investors
Alpha Wave GlobalKohlberg Kravis Roberts
2024-11-20Secondary Market· $250M
2024-11-20Private Equity· $100M
2022-10-21Private Equity· $300M

Leadership Team

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Russell Voise
Chief Financial Officer- North America
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Debbie Parker, SPHR, Master of Arts
Human Resources Business Partner
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