Dairy Development Data Coordinator

Select Sires, Inc. • Plain City, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Sires, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to join their team as a Dairy Development Data Coordinator. This salaried, exempt position is based at their Plain City, OH facility and reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Genetic Programs and Research. The role involves organizing and coordinating activities related to obtaining genetic information for dairy bull acquisition, semen marketing, and internal breeding programs. The coordinator will act as a liaison between various internal and external teams, including the Dairy Sire Development team, IT department, genotyping laboratories, genetic evaluation centers, and breed/trade associations. A key aspect of the role is understanding and overseeing genetic and genomic evaluation data pipelines in the USA and other countries, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of genetic information in Select Sires' data systems. The position also requires serving as a key backup and content expert for troubleshooting genomic testing or data flow issues.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• A high level of competence with MS Excel along with SQL programming capabilities.
• Effective at efficiently communicating, explaining and discussing technical material.
• Superior project management skills.
• Ability to function as a team player and comfortable with multi-tasking.
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal or Dairy Science.
• 5+ years of industry experience

Nice To Haves

• Training in animal breeding, statistics or data science is preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. industry genetic evaluation systems and genetic evaluation principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an ambassador of Select Sires’ Mission and Core Values, demonstrating professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to animal well-being in every task.
• Organize and coordinate the activities involved with obtaining the genetic information needed by Select Sires as part of dairy bull acquisition, semen marketing and Select’s internal breeding program.
• Serve as the liaison between the Dairy Sire Development team, our internal IT department, genotyping laboratories, genetic evaluation centers, breed associations and trade associations.
• Understanding and overseeing genetic and genomic evaluation data pipelines in the USA and other key countries is a key part of this effort.
• Ensuring that genetic information in Select Sires data systems is timely and accurate is a key responsibility.
• Serve as key backup for these essential operations and, as the content expert, is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving genomic testing or data flow issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentoring programs, on-the-job learning, and both internal and external training designed to help you expand your skills.
• Clear pathways for advancement through intentional career planning and growth opportunities.
• A culture built on excellence, commitment to customer success, and the highest ethical standards.
• A meaningful focus on work/life balance, ensuring you can thrive at work and at home.
• A community-driven mindset, with Select Sires proudly contributing to and participating in local organizations, events, and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level