Plant Breeding and Genetics Expert

1 week ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Biological Scientist II to join our team at InsideHigherEd. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our strawberry breeding program, with a focus on improving fruit quality, yield, and disease resistance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement experiments to evaluate the performance of new strawberry varieties and breeding lines.
  • Supervise and coordinate the activities of staff involved in the breeding program.
  • Collect and maintain accurate records of experimental data, including field notes, measurements, and samples.
  • Manage datasets related to strawberry breeding, including genetic and phenotypic data.
  • Perform basic statistical analyses using software such as R to identify trends and patterns in the data.
  • Identify and troubleshoot data quality issues and implement strategies for improving data accuracy.
  • Manage the seed germination, seedling transplanting, seedling organization, tissue collection, and DNA testing activities of the breeding program.
  • Coordinate with other team members to ensure the timely and effective completion of breeding activities.
  • Develop and maintain accurate records of seedling and plant materials, including pedigrees and trait data.
  • Maintain strawberry germplasm, including plant material in nurseries, fields, and greenhouses.
  • Participate in developing and maintaining the strawberry germplasm inventory and database.
  • Prepare regular reports and summaries of breeding program activities, including experimental results and recommendations for future experiments.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and three years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with one year of relevant experience.
  • Masters of Science in plant breeding, horticultural science or a closely related field.
  • Knowledge of and experience in plant breeding and genetics research.
  • Knowledge of and experience in scientific methods for experimental design, data collection and statistical analysis.
  • Supervisory capability and the ability to work independently.
  • High organizational capability and attention to detail.


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