Germplasm Development Scientist
Core
Lead breeding projects to develop superior corn inbreds and hybrids for tropical rainfed markets in the Philippines, driving genetic gain from concept to commercial release.
Role type
Senior IC plant breeding scientist (corn germplasm)
Builds
Commercial corn hybrids and inbred lines
Domain
Agriculture / Plant Breeding / Corn
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced plant breeding and corn germplasm expertise, Genomics-assisted breeding (GAB), Design of experiments (DoE) and statistical analysis, Marker-assisted selection (MAS), Project management, Cross-functional collaboration, Budget management, Intellectual property documentation
Preferred skills
Leadership of R&D teams, Strategic thinking, Innovative breeding strategies, Data-driven decision making
Technologies
Genomics-assisted breeding (GAB), DH (Doubled Haploid) technology, Marker applications, Statistical software
Responsibilities
Design and implement breeding projects, Manage breeding pipelines from concept to commercial release, Integrate GM traits and modern breeding tools, Optimize breeding cycle time and resource utilization, Drive cost-efficient breeding operations, Contribute to market share growth through superior genetics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities