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Advanta Seeds · 10 hours ago

Research Scientist Bioinformatics

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Advanta Seeds is a global seed business focused on addressing food insecurity and climate change through innovative agricultural solutions. They are seeking a motivated Research Scientist in Bioinformatics to support their crop breeding program, focusing on molecular marker development and bioinformatics tasks within a high-throughput laboratory setting.

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyFarming

No H1B

Responsibilities

Identify and validate genome-wide and trait-associated molecular markers for core crops in Advanta Seeds

Develop, optimize, and validate KASP and TaqMan molecular markers for high-throughput genotyping workflows; troubleshoot and improve markers with reduced efficiency

Participate in trait discovery projects, including marker–trait association studies and validation workflows

Perform bioinformatics tasks such as standalone BLAST searches to support primer design, marker development, and gene annotation, including alignment and comparison across multiple reference genomes

Maintain and curate the molecular markers database

Document experiments, maintain precise records, and present results to internal and external audiences

Support senior scientists in managing projects and laboratory operations

Train temporary workers and lab technicians as needed

Ensure compliance with workplace safety protocols and proactively communicate project or lab-related issues to senior scientists

Qualification

Molecular marker technologiesBioinformatics skillsProgramming RProgramming PythonDNA extractionPCRNext-generation sequencingHigh-throughput genotypingCultural sensitivityOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

PhD in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Plant Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field (candidates with wet-lab experience are highly encouraged; bioinformatics-only profiles are not a fit)

Strong foundation in molecular marker technologies (KASP, TaqMan) and assay design

Basic bioinformatics skills, including BLAST searches, sequence alignment tools, genome browsers, command-line familiarity

Proficiency in R, Python, or other programming languages; ability to use command-line tools. Familiarity with accessing and querying relational databases using SQL

Experience with DNA extraction, PCR, next-generation sequencing, and routine molecular biology methods

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a diverse team environment

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Advanta does not offer employment sponsorship for this position