Trait Geneticist- Monsanto , Bangalore, India

Monsanto is currently seeking a highly motivated Trait Geneticist to
support the different crops in the Veg R& D portfolio in India. The
primary role of a Trait Geneticist is to identify genetic variation for
traits of interest, and tag underlying genes with molecular markers for
improved breeding efficiency. Trait Geneticists lead and participate in
cross functional teams that identify and transfer loci controlling
important traits to elite germplasm. The Trait Geneticist will work with
the respective breeders to ensure efficient use of markers in their
respective breeding programs

Team members include plant breeders, pathologists, cell and molecular
biologists, biochemists, physiologists, statisticians, and marketing
specialists. These teams work together to identify and develop new
vegetable products that bring value to growers, processors, retailers
and consumers.

Responsibilities:

- Provide leadership and genetic analysis to project teams focused on
  strategic traits.
- Exploit linkage, QTL, and association analysis to identify and tag
  loci of interest with molecular markers.
- Develop populations, plan multi-location phenotypic trials with
  internal collaborators, assure collection of accurate, high quality
  trait information, analyze phenotypic and genetic data using advanced
  IT tools for tracking pedigrees, establishing trials, storing and
  analyzing data.
- Interpret and communicate results to project stake-holders.
- Develop novel technology-based breeding concepts to increase speed to
  market, breeding efficiency and improve hybrid performance.
- Drive deployment of new breeding technologies through collaboration
  with breeders and communication or training on new tools or workflows.
- Support Monsanto's freedom-to-operate by filing invention disclosures
  and assisting with patent applications.
- Recruitment, training, development and retention of research support
  personnel.

If interested, please apply in our website (link given below). The
requisition number for this position is "00CPC".

http://www.monsanto.com/careers/pages/jobsearch.aspx?WT.mc_id=careers_search