Breeding Scientist

Center for Aquaculture Technologies•San Diego, CA

3d•$90,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT), a private aquaculture innovation and research company, is seeking two Breeding Scientists. These are full-time permanent positions where the successful candidates will report to the Genetic Services Lead for their respective region. At least one position will be based in North America, but applicants from Asia, South America, Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and other regions are encouraged to apply. Both positions can be worked remotely, though over 25% travel may be required. The salary is commensurate with experience and global location, expected to range from $90,000 - $135,000. As a breeding scientist, you will be responsible for the management, strategy, and/or analyses for the selective breeding programs of multiple clients in aquaculture. You will serve as a point person for the client, supporting directives that include breeding strategy, program design, phenotyping and genotyping strategy, inventory maintenance, biosecurity training/protocol design, and data analysis. You will be committed to ensuring clients have access to the newest technology and methodology related to breeding, genetics, genomics, and aquaculture through innovation and awareness of current literature. This position requires frequent travel to client field sites to oversee program directives and execution.

Requirements

Degree in Genetics, Applied Breeding or similar
Demonstrated experience in applied breeding and genetic improvement
Open-minded and flexible approach to problem solving
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly responsible and independent with a demonstrated ability to deliver quality outcomes efficiently and in a timely manner
High level of organization skills and ability to precisely document plans and actions.
Ability to manage data from diverse sources and perform basic analyses.
Passport and ability to travel

Nice To Haves

Experience within the Aquaculture industry or Aquaculture-related applications of genetic improvement
Experience in dealing with, and use, of high dimensional genomic datasets (SNP or NGS data) and associated software for the analysis of such data.
Experience and/or knowledge of genomic selection and different genomic prediction models.
Experience in R or Python, or a proven ability to learn computer languages easily.
Knowledge of population genetics.

Responsibilities

Actively engage in designing, planning, and the execution of breeding programs and research objectives
The development of new approaches and customized solutions to aquaculture breeding program challenges.
Maintain confidentiality of breeding clients’ program details
Data and information organization including entering data in a database.
Maintain effective communication with clients and CAT teams
Interact effectively with multiple groups within CAT to execute breeding program goals
Analyze genetics and genomics data/information