Advanta is a global seed business that combines the most advanced techniques in conventional plant breeding with biotechnology to deliver world-class seed.  Drawing on our global network of breeders and researchers, Advanta is able to offer exclusive genetics and industry-leading hybrids in forage and grain sorghum.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
We are seeking a motivated individual who desire to be part of a dynamic, fast growing and diverse team in a molecular genetics lab to support the crop breeding program at Advanta Seeds.

• Identify, develop and validate genome-wide and trait-associated molecular markers for core crops in Advanta Seeds.
• Perform map construction and genetic mapping of important traits in core crops.
• Perform genotyping jobs and other molecular lab tasks in a timely manner.
• Integrate the genotypic and molecular data into database.
• Accurately and timely document the experiments and results, write reports and present the results to internal and external audience.
• Help the senior scientists manage the projects and the lab.
• Ensure workplace safety, and effectively and timely communicate with senior scientists the issues/hurdles in projects and in lab. 
• Train temporary workers and other lab technicians as needed.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION:

• A M. Sc. degree in Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Breeding, Molecular Biology or other related fields.

EXPERIENCE & DESIRED SKILLS: 

• Proactive, self-motivated and self-driven person with high accountability.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to track, prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet the timeline.
• Experience and knowledge in DNA extraction, real-time and quantitative PCR, sequencing and other routine molecular lab skills.
• Experience and knowledge in molecular marker development and genotyping, genetic mapping and molecular breeding.
• Experience and knowledge in basic bioinformatic and statistics analysis.
• Industry experience with lab automation is a plus.
• Cultural Sensitivity

Application:

Please send application and CV to Mariana Rivera, 
upi.hr@uniphos.com