Purpose:  

The plant molecular biologist will assist senior scientists in trait discovery, development and advancement activities for Nuseed’s core crops of sunflower, sorghum, and canola. He or she will work closely with plant breeders, trait advancement managers, and technical support staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist senior scientists to develop, validate, optimize and employ molecular assays to support breeding through marker-assisted selection
• Manage and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret experimental data, and draw conclusions in a timely manner
• Coordinate field-lab activities
• Manage and mentor technicians to safely and efficiently conduct experiments and instrument troubleshooting
• Keep accurate records
• Comply with company policies

Required Education & Experience:

• A MS or BS degree in genetics, plant genetics and breeding, plant biology or related fields. Knowledge in bioinformatics and programming would be a plus.
• A minimum of five years of hands on experience in molecular marker development, QTL mapping, and marker-assisted breeding. Experience in next generation sequencing and high throughput genotyping would be a  plus.
• Ability to conduct experiments independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent leadership, multi-task project management, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Self-motivated with good working ethic and positive attitude.
• Team player – ability to work with and assist others to ensure projects are completed in required timelines.

Critical Competencies:

• Strategic Agility
• Learning on the fly
• Priority Setting
• Drive For Results
• Customer Focus
• Motivating Others
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity & Trust

The Company will make reasonable accommodations to individuals with known disabilities who are able to perform the essential functions of their jobs with or without such accommodations, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company’s operations.  Individuals requiring accommodation should speak to the Company’s Human Resources Department concerning their needs.

If you wish to apply, please submit your resume along with three references to the following email address: resumes@us.nufarm.com.  

Nuseed thanks all applicants. However, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.