Junior Discovery Breeder (m/f/d) > Ghent > Joboolo BE :
Société : BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV Lieu : Ghent Flanders Site source : Talent BE
The JuniorDiscoveryBreeder will ensure the project milestones to enhance success rate in delivering new native traits to InVigor hybrid pipelines to marketplaces.RESPONSIBILITIES Manage discovery breeding experiments and activities including plan, design, execute, take notes, collect, analyse data & report results.
Accurately maintain breeding database records and seed storage inventories.
Coordinate lab logistics to ensure high quality sample and meet the timeline of lab need.
Enhance breeding efficiency by leveraging genomic insights, data science, analytics and deploying rapid and prescriptive recombination schemes in rapeseed.
Develop and trouble-shoot strategies and research to gain efficiencies in developing new discovery populations.
Establish a wide germplasm pool, including evaluation, maintenance and improvement.
Contribute to design and assess & implement new breeding methodologies, tools and technologies in pilot projects.
As necessary, supervise and train both full-time and temporary staff, and facilitate team interaction.
Ensure compliance within Quality Management Systems and BASF Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) programs.
Monitor expenditures and future resource needs, as well as aid in the supervision of capital projects associated with discovery breeding activities.
Interact with other BASF Oilseeds breeding and research teams to further research efforts.
Closely interact with other oilseeds discovery breeding & breeding team members.
High collaboration with other Seed and Trait R&D functions.
Limited travel, both domestically and internationally.
QUALIFICATIONS PhD in Plant (Molecular) Breeding or related scientific field (i.e.
Genetics, Biotechnology, etc.), or M.S.
in Plant Breeding, bio-engineering or related field with 3+ years plant breeding/research experience.
Knowledge of molecular breeding processes, techniques and methods MAS, MABC, GS ect.
Excellent time-management skills, especially in setting and meeting project timelines, organizational and analytical skills.
You have effective communication skills, both verbally and written in Dutch and English.
You are a team player.
You are positive, enthusiastic, flexible, pragmatic and you have a getting-things-done mentality.
You are an innovative thinker in process & efficiency improvement Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint.
Experience in analysis of large biological data sets, quantitative genetics, statistical genetics, genetic mapping, diversity analysis, quantitative genetics, genome wide selection and visualizations outputs, as well as coding experience in R and/or Python, Experience in native trait and canola breeding or other Brassica crops or experience in pest resistance would be an asset.
BENEFITS Responsibility from day one in a challenging but dynamic work environment and on-the-job training as part of a committed team.
Competitive compensation including attractive benefits.
Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
A dynamic team with enthusiastic colleagues.
Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one.
A good work-life balance with possibility of remote working according to the company policy. BASFBelgiumCoordinationCenterCommV GhentFlanders
