Senior Scientist

Company: Aerotek
Location: Rockville
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Description:The position will exploit our clients proprietary technology platforms and trait identification pipelines to develop innovative and sustainable products that meet the demands of modern-day crop improvement goals. Responsibilities include and are not limited to: Aid in leading research activities by assisting in planning and effectively conducting experiments and recording and analyzing data. Manage and lead breeding experiments planning, execution, data collection, and data analysis activities with multiple crops. Lead molecular breeding activities, including experimental design, marker strategy, management of breeding databases and resource allocation. Manage submission of DNA marker jobs, quality control, and analyzing the resulting data to make advancement decisions. Utilize all relevant molecular technologies and approaches including MARS, MABC, GWAS, GS for development of successful commercial productsSkills:molecular biology, plant biology, systems biologyAdditional Skills & Qualifications:PhD in plant molecular breeding, systems biology, or related field with a minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in plant breeding (post grad) or MS with 10 + years of significant industry experience. Experience in quantitative genetics is required, field-based breeding and molecular breeding, experimental design, analyzing and interpreting next generation sequencing, and population genomics using advanced statistical methods including Bayesian and maximum likelihood.Experience must include utilizing principles of bioinformatics, population genetics and biotechnology techniques using high throughput molecular markers development and molecular biology laboratory techniques. A strong bg in molecular breeding techniques such as MATS, MAIC, and GWS.Familiarity with large molecular data sets generated with the latest molecular marker and sequencing technologies. Strong understanding of bioanalysis (sequence analysis, genome annotation, comparative genomics, QTL mapping, marker-trait associations, and systems biology).Experience Level:Expert Level About Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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