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Responsibilities:
Seminis, part of the vegetable division of Monsanto, invites applications for a Scientist to lead a team that works in an interdisciplinary environment to identify molecular tools that will hasten the introduction of new traits into commercial lines. The successful candidate will lead a small research team that will collaborate across the R&D organization. The successful applicant will join a diverse team and matrix organization of researchers that utilize natural genetic variation to improve fruit and vegetable crops.
The vegetable division of Monsanto is the largest fruit and vegetable seed company in the world, and we commit to developing products that improve nutrition, boost yields, curtail spoilage and reduce the need for chemical use. These commitments are achieved through the practice of plant breeding combined with cutting edge technological tools.

Responsibilities:
Manage the molecular facets of high resolution mapping of loci controlling strategic traits in a variety of pepper crops.
Manage the molecular facets of eliminating linkage drag around priority loci to create elite breeding events .
Manage the optimization of markers for trait/event selection in a high throughput marker assisted selection environment.
Manage -testing and deployment of markers to genotyping team and breeder clients to assure thorough understanding of the process and scope for applying each new marker.
Coordinate timing and logistics of program with New Trait Development and Genotyping lab teams to achieve efficient transfer of data and biological materials to keep projects on timelines.
Work with the Marker Discovery team to incorporate new molecular techniques for rapid product advancement.
Develop high competence in using genome databases and leveraging sequence resources to expedite high resolution mapping and breeding event creation.
Select and develop a skilled and motivated team energized by learning, improving, and taking independent initiative to deliver results
Support company policies on safety in the work place, provide team leadership and role modeling for safety and instill a committed sense of ownership toward safety within the team.
Assure that program maintains compliance with federal regulatory agencies and Monsanto Business Conduct standards.

Required Skills:
Ph.D. in plant breeding, genetics, plant molecular biology or related field.
Expertise in molecular biology and marker technologies is required.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are required to perform in a diverse multi-disciplined.

Desired experience;
Post-doctoral experience is preferred.
Experience working in a goal-oriented, team environment is preferred.
Experience with databases, sequence analysis, and LIMS systems is preferred.

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Responsibilities:
Seminis, part of the vegetable division of Monsanto, invites applications for a Scientist to lead a team that works in an interdisciplinary environment to identify molecular tools that will hasten the introduction of new traits into commercial lines. The successful candidate will lead a small research team that will collaborate across the R&D organization. The successful applicant will join a diverse team and matrix organization of researchers that utilize natural genetic variation to improve fruit and vegetable crops.
The vegetable division of Monsanto is the largest fruit and vegetable seed company in the world, and we commit to developing products that improve nutrition, boost yields, curtail spoilage and reduce the need for chemical use. These commitments are achieved through the practice of plant breeding combined with cutting edge technological tools.

Responsibilities:
Manage the molecular facets of high resolution mapping of loci controlling strategic traits in a variety of pepper crops.
Manage the molecular facets of eliminating linkage drag around priority loci to create elite breeding events .
Manage the optimization of markers for trait/event selection in a high throughput marker assisted selection environment.
Manage -testing and deployment of markers to genotyping team and breeder clients to assure thorough understanding of the process and scope for applying each new marker.
Coordinate timing and logistics of program with New Trait Development and Genotyping lab teams to achieve efficient transfer of data and biological materials to keep projects on timelines.
Work with the Marker Discovery team to incorporate new molecular techniques for rapid product advancement.
Develop high competence in using genome databases and leveraging sequence resources to expedite high resolution mapping and breeding event creation.
Select and develop a skilled and motivated team energized by learning, improving, and taking independent initiative to deliver results
Support company policies on safety in the work place, provide team leadership and role modeling for safety and instill a committed sense of ownership toward safety within the team.
Assure that program maintains compliance with federal regulatory agencies and Monsanto Business Conduct standards.

Required Skills:
Ph.D. in plant breeding, genetics, plant molecular biology or related field.
Expertise in molecular biology and marker technologies is required.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are required to perform in a diverse multi-disciplined.

Desired experience;
Post-doctoral experience is preferred.
Experience working in a goal-oriented, team environment is preferred.
Experience with databases, sequence analysis, and LIMS systems is preferred.