PIC Genetic Development Team is looking for a Geneticist to Lead development of BLUP platforms involving large pedigree, phenotype and genomic data sources for PIC’s global swine populations.
Empresa: PIC Genetics
Fecha: 21-1-13
Lugar: Hendersonville, TN
Descripción:
CORPORATE MISSION STATEMENT:
To be the leading worldwide supplier of pig breeding stock and related products and services to all members of the pork value chain through innovative and outstanding genetic technology, service and marketing.
REPORTS TO: Genetic Development Manager
POSITION LOCATION: Hendersonville, TN
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
· PhD in Animal Breeding, Genetics or a related field.
· Strong understanding of the technologies that are used to make genetic improvement.
· Experience with livestock field data and routinely working with BLUP methods.
· Ability to implement the latest BLUP technologies utilizing many genotypes.
· Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.
· Programming skills include Fortran90, Perl, and SQL.
· Experience in bioinformatics data analysis and manipulation of sequencing data is a plus.
- Ability to work in a results-driven environment.
- Ability to work independently, proficiently and quickly complete priority projects for the business.
- Superior Technical Writing Skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the development of BLUP platforms in a rapidly changing science that utilize large pedigrees in combination with many phenotypes and genotypes.
- Working with a broader team of geneticists to implement the developed products as part of a routine global, genetic evaluation platform.
- Remain current in area of responsibility through establishing a network of industry and academic contacts, studying literature and attending specific scientific meetings.
- Hold confidential all product and program proprietary knowledge.
Note: Description may not be all-inclusive.
Please send all enquiries to William Herring at William.herring@genusplc.com.
William Herring, Ph.D.
PIC, Genetic Development
(910) 742-4009
