Marker Selection Scientist I - Bayer Corporation

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Marker Selection Scientist I  

Marker Selection Scientist I - Multiple Positions

Purpose:

This position within Precision Genomics works collaboratively with interdisciplinary scientists to deliver genome-wide marker panels for medium and high-density workflows across crops. Role located in Chesterfield, MO (hybrid work possible up to 30%)

Y OUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Marker Selection Scientist I (Crop Science), are:

• Apply genomic/genetics technical expertise for selection and deployment of genome-wide marker panels for medium and high-density genotyping platforms across crops;
• Analyze large genomic datasets through digital tools and scripts for marker selection and performance working with crop breeding scientists and data scientists;
• Collaborate with a team of scientists to improve marker management infrastructure and documentation;
• Be accountable for cross-functional work in multiple platforms/process areas
• Conduct research and contribute to research projects including samplelogistics,new technologies, publications,intellectual property, and trade secrets;
• Solve complex problems requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning by using specialized knowledge, the broad application of scientific principles and current literature when identifying and implementing solutions;
• Leverage project management principles to organize work and communicate to key stakeholders;
• Prepare and present written and oral presentations, provide technical recommendations to appropriate peer, stakeholder, and leadership groups;
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices;
• Partner across Precision Genomics, Data Science & Analytics, and IT in Plant Biotech as it relates to genome-wide marker selection and marker management;
• Partner with Global Breeding and Vegetable Breeding to understandbreedingobjectives for genome-wide marker panels.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our life values, more specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s OR Master’s, or PhD degree;
• Strong background in genomics, genetics, population genetics, breeding, or related field;
• Ability to independently design experiments, problem solve, troubleshoot, analyze, and interpret data;
• Experience with DNA quantification and detection technologies, molecular marker development, different methods of genotyping and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies;
• Demonstrates basic computationalskills and level of experience using R, Python, or other statistical and/or mathematical programming languages;
• Experience with analyzing NGS data, variant calling, population structure analysis and Ensemble imputation;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Thrives on meeting challenges, insists on high-quality deliverables, demonstrates effective problem-solving skills, and can build productive external and internal relationships.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience or PhD (to include industrial or academic experience post-undergraduate);
• Two or more years of genotyping experience;
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals;
• Skilled in project management principles and strong results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously;
• Experience using Spotfire and RStudio or Jupyter Notebooks.

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