The Research Scientist (Plant Breeding) focuses on various plant breeding research, that aligns with the organization's strategy initiatives and goals. The role will execute the breeding methodology for a species or group of species, with the goal to create innovative and competitive varieties that can provide Bioriginal with a strategic advantage or edge in the market. The role works closely with business development and marketing, to understand where business opportunities lie.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

Sets up, coordinates and administers breeding programs based on current line development pipeline templates and defined company objectives and priorities.
Executes breeding objectives within a defined resource and company objective scope.
Designs or participates in the trial plan for key products and markets.
Develops and maintains a well-planned breeding program that is balanced and provides commercial products for key markets and business opportunities.
Plans, develops and manages assigned budget.
Stays current with technology developments in pertinent sciences and introduces innovation to breeding program where appropriate.
Stays current with leading competitors' product lines, varieties, and strengths and weaknesses.
Strategically collaborates with key external partners on breeding and technology projects.
Maximizes the use of all resources allocated to the breeding program.
Supervises and manages breeding assistants, technicians or contract workers;
Other projects and duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

PhD or Masters in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agronomy, Crop Science or related field of study with minimum 3 to 5 years' work experience with managing a breeding program.
Strong business acumen is required.
Strong background in plant breeding, molecular genetics, field plot technique and statistical analysis, molecular biology and molecular marker applications.
Familiarity with data science and computer programming and a demonstrated ability to perform data analysis with large datasets.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively to achieve common goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a successful commercial plant breeding program.
Ability to manage more than one project in a rapid and smooth manner while being able to interact and communicate with research personal from diverse disciplines is necessary.
Proficiency to publish findings in well-recognized peer-reviewed journals.
Familiarity with fatty acid and lipid analysis, and strong background in plant fatty acid biosynthesis and lipid pathway.