**Breeding Associate**
The Breeding Associate will ensure execution of experimental/operational protocols for our breeding programs and high throughput data collection to enable advancements of vegetable produces.
**Key Tasks & Responsibilities**
- Manage all day-to-day operations on the research site that are part of our breeding pipelines: Schedule activities according to crop cycles and maintain records activities in enterprise system, including sowings, transplants, molecular markers sampling, pollinations, extractions and seed inventory
- Together with the Outsourcing team leader, ensure that staff technically performs all tasks in a correct way and on time for trials on station
- Work with cutting edge proprietary field research equipment for phenotyping and innovative technologies in support of our breeding pipelines
- Collect quality data in enterprise systems and conduct data quality check and assurance to enable timely advancement of vegetable products and functioning of breeding programs
- Manage seed, health, seed inventory and (support) national and international seed shipments
- Coordinate with Head of Nursery & Head of Crop Production to own the plan and workforce execution for breeding operational tasks as planned
- Collaborate with the TRA’s/ Breeders, in needed data collection and analysis for any off-site breeding managed from the site.
- Explore new technologies to increase capacity, speed up current processes, and deploy novel technologies in data collection, crop management and seed production
- Proactively identify opportunities to assist in improving established procedures, and lead troubleshooting activities through root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques
- Ensure compliance with Worker Protection Standards (WPS) as well as Bayer safety guidelines and housekeeping practices
- Perform tasks to ensure compliance with Bayer policies and quality standard, including safeguarding of equipment daily use logs, calibration and maintenance.
**Qualifications & Competencies**
- Crop Science (Biology/Biotechnology/ Agricultural Engineer or related field). Is a plus BSc. in Plant Breeding.
- With minimum 1-2 years’ experience assisting a Breeding Program.
- Demonstrated abilities to collect data accurately, ability to describe phenotypic plant characteristics, analyze them and interpret data.
- Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environment. Manages multiple projects and priorities
- Strong problem solving, track record of process improvement, and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence partners. Passion to grow and willingness to be intellectually challenged; willingness to influence and inspire others
- Capacity to communicate and work effectively with all management levels in a multi-cultural organization.
- English B2
- Computer Skills: Medium
**Location**
**El Ejido, Spain**
**WHAT WE OFFER**
Guided by our mission “Health for all, Hunger for none”, we deliver breakthrough innovations in healthcare and agriculture. If you’re looking to build a meaningful career in a community of creative and diverse people dedicated to making a difference, join us!
At Bayer, we are continuously in pursuit of better, where everyone is valued and enabled to be the best version of themselves. We ensure equitable growth opportunities and co-create an inclusive, accessible workplace where people can reach their full potential. Your experience throughout the selection process is important to us—please let us know what you need to enhance your experience.
**Application Period**:
- 15 días
**Reference Code**:
- 833993
**Division**:
- Crop Science
**Location**:
- Spain : Andalucia : El Ejido (Almería)
**Functional Area**:
- Biological R&D;
**Position Grade**:
- GP6
**Employment Type**:
- Regular
**Work Time**:
- Regular
**Contact Us**
**Address**
**Telephone**
**E-Mail**
Av. Baix Llobregat, 3, 08970 Sant Joan Despí,
Barcelona, Espanya
- +34 93 495 69 99