AgReliant Genetics is the fastest growing independent seed company in the industry and currently the 3rd largest field seeds company in the United States. Our goal is to offer the best seed products to our North American customers through superior research, breeding and production techniques by focusing ONLY on seed. Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, AgReliant Genetics is owned by two of the largest independent seed companies in the world. KWS and Limagrain bring over 200 years of combined seed experience to AgReliant Genetics. Innovation, superior service and exceptional customer value are the center point of our multiple brand offering. AgReliant Genetics offers the best seed products available through the brands; AgriGold, LG Seeds, Great Lakes Hybrids, Wensman, Producers Hybrids, and Pride. The cornerstone of the success of AgReliant Genetics is our people. At every level, our employees have a hand in maintaining the company’s reputation and furthering our growth. That’s why we pursue excellent people and do our best to provide a challenging and rewarding work experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the discovery and development of new plant breeding technologies and techniques
• Manage a team of scientists and research associates of the molecular-breeding and biostatistics departments.
• Develop strategies to optimize breeding procedures, including the establishment and improvement of statistical and molecular-breeding tools
• Organize the implementation of new breeding based technologies into applied plant breeding programs
• Working with an international team of scientists and breeders
• Develop and maintain all budgetary aspects of the technology team
• Promote and maintain scientific interaction with U.S. and European Universities and other scientific research institutions
• Coordinate our interaction with the molecular-breeding, biostatistics, and breeding-technology departments of our parent companies, Limagrain Europe and KWS SAAT AG

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in the field of natural science (agronomy, horticulture, molecular genetics or breeding is preferred)
• Strong knowledge in applied genetics and molecular marker technology / genomics
• High expertise in plant breeding. Strong bases in selection theory, breeding methods, and statistical genetics are preferred.
• Strong strategic-planning ability
• Strong team leadership skills – experience in leading diverse teams
• Excellent communication skills

APPLICATIONS

Please apply online at: https://careers-agreliantgenetics.icims.com/jobs/1415/job