Rasi Seeds (P) Limited is one of the major companies of RASI Group with a turnover of around 500 Crores and RASI Group has interests in Cotton Spinning, Infrastructure, and Green Energy.

Today, Rasi Seed is one of the fastest growing Agro R&D organization in Seed Industry. It is known in the Industry-nationally and internationally for its pioneering activities in Cotton Seed Industry and for developing its capabilities in other Seeds such as Vegetables and Field Crops.

It has its research and development, and production/processing facilities in Attur, Salem (Tamil Nadu), Toopran, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Doddaballapur / Rannebennur / Devengere (Karnataka), Kullu(Himachal Pradesh), Sohna, Manesar (Haryana) and also marketing networking across the country.

It is headquartered at Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).

Job Purpose

Develop & implement strategies for specific crop breeding. Meeting goals of the company and to integrate diverse germplasm into commercially viable breeding material. Develop and design and process of optimizing efficiency in developing plant populations for trait selection and adaptation.

Responsibilities

• Design breeding strategies and activity planning, implementation and evaluation. Develop and maintain a broad vision of the scientific profession, company environment, and market demands and translate market demands into breeding goals.
• Execute field, greenhouse and laboratory techniques by working hands-on
• Supervising technical, seasonal and/or contract laborers.
• Manage and coordinate greenhouse operation and activities to facilitate crosses between diverse breeding materials.
• Collect and summarize data.
• Adhere to and maintain breeding administration program.
• Organize research trials and distribute trial seed samples according to program activities.
• Coordinate breeding work with, and implement information gained from the major support programs, especially the pathology and molecular marker groups.
• Carry out other activities and responsibilities as directed.

Educational Qualifications Desired

M.Sc. /Ph.D in Plant breeding/Genetics. Experience in commercial crop breeding particularly in the crops mentioned above in University/Industry is preferred

Skills and Experience Desired

• Working knowledge of breeding practices and procedures, genetics and plant breeding.
• Demonstrated experience in crop breeding specially in field crops
• Computer literate (database, spreadsheet, word processing)
• Language skills: English and local language is preferred
• Must be able to communicate effectively, exercise good judgment, and be organized.
• Must be able to work independently and also be a team player.

We offer a competitive salary with benefits package in an innovative and scientific environment. Our teams are amongst the best in the industry. Teamwork, entrepreneurship, drive, a passion to learn and to share knowledge, respect for sustainable development and integrity are our most precious values. We offer a range of possibilities to motivated, qualified people with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Compensation for this position is designed to attract the best talent.

Interested candidates may send their resume by email to hrcbe@rasiseeds.com by mentioning the position applied for in the subject line.

Company information can be access from website www.rasiseeds.in

Address:

Ms. Anju Raj
HR Department
Rasi Seeds (P) Limited
74, Sathyamurthy Road
Ramnagar, Coimbatore 641009