Bayer CropScience (BCS) is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. With our headquarters in Monheim, Germany, Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900, and is represented in more than 120 countries. BCS is structured into six Business Operations units: four regional crop protection units and two units responsible for Environmental Science and BioScience – offering an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture as well as for non-agricultural applications.

Department BioScience Lubbock Breeding

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employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home. You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences.

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Tasks

The primary responsibilities of this role are to manage and support key aspects of a successful cotton breeding program and to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to evaluate, develop, and implement new fiber testing strategies, technologies, and methods ultimately resulting in improved marketability of US cottons.

The incumbent will:

• Cooperatively develop and execute strategy for the successful, timely, and cost-effective development of improved cotton germplasm for the Texas Plains and surrounding area.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of cotton breeding concepts, methodologies, and germplasm resources in order to provide guidance into product development and variety advancement.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (e.g. breeding, molecular breeding, bioinformatics, and external experts and cooperators) to evaluate and implement improved fiber testing methods.
• Explore and utilize emerging technologies, innovative new tools, molecular breeding, and improved experimental design and data analysis methods to develop cotton varieties with superior fiber characteristics
• Be responsible for technical aspects of cotton breeding and new fiber testing methods necessary for improved product development emphasizing fiber quality.
• Model and ensure compliance with and participation in the Safety, Stewardship and Regulatory programs.
• Travel, as needed, domestically and internationally.

Requirements
The selected candidate is required to possess the following:

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in plant breeding / genetics or related discipline.
• Relevant work experience in crop improvement and variety development.
• Strong computer, analytical and creative skills. Ability to learn new database and related computer systems.
• Specialized knowledge of experimental design, statistical analysis, and data management.
• Ability to interact with multi-levels of personnel and respect for and understanding of cultural diversity.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in plant breeding and genetics.
• Experience with cotton breeding/variety development.

Salary and grade level will be commensurate with experience and/or education level.

Applications

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