Nursery Design Associate

Bayer • Winnipeg, MB

12d • CA$51,360 - CA$77,040 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works with research and commercial brand personnel to develop short and long-term testing programs for experimental and commercial products and hybrids. More specifically, this role monitors development throughout the season, collecting biological information and data from field and strip plots; presents agronomic information to the research and commercial teams; arranges and conducts plot tours and provides product knowledge to assist in product and hybrid evaluation; and makes recommendations for new products and hybrids development. This is a permanent position based out of the Winnipeg lab.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in the biological sciences focusing on genetics (preference for B.Sc or M.Sc)
• Experience managing large biological datasets, interpreting that data and making data driven decisions
• Strong computer skills, specifically AI, SQL, Pipeline Pilot, or Spotfire
• Very strong Excel skills
• Highly motivated and detail oriented
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize daily tasks
• Strong English communication skills and ability to communicate between cross function teams
• Adaptability to learn complex procedures and translate them into clear, actionable plans

Responsibilities

• Develop in-season production plans and set up growth chamber projects using company database and pedigree software following guidance from the Nursery Design Specialist.
• Coordination between growth chamber and laboratory teams to track material in the pipeline, ensuring accuracy of data and efficiency of collection.
• Management of the project master files to ensure that all data is captured accurately by various stakeholders.
• Work with the growth chamber and genotyping lab teams to ensure material is forecasted accurately, and is shipped according to established timelines.
• Development and quality checking of active project files to ensure clear crossing instructions are communicated to the team.
• Use AI tools, pipeline pilot and spotfire to manage and develop automation and visualization tools that facilitate project tracking and reporting.
• Reading genotype reports to verify cross accuracy and select acceptable plants.
• Work with Master Production Scheduler and operations teams to minimize turn-around time between growing cycles.
• Work with breeders to ensure timely selection of growth chamber material.
• Communication and advancement of selected growth chamber material records.
• Communicate with global trade teams to ensure fast and accurate shipping of plant samples.
• Work with operations teams to develop process improvements and contribute to our culture of innovation.
• Maintains the project communication file for each site to allow operations teams to plan work.
• Efficiently communicate with operations team for smooth operation of in-season projects.
• Coordinates between various operations and lab teams to ensure the timely movement of material and data.
• Communicate with various marker lab teams for on-time data return.
• Represent nursery design at site OPS meetings to gather in-season information needed for project success.
• Ensure all activities/events are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, in accordance with Bayer Safety, compliance and Sustainability Policies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and rewards package
• Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
• Career development and global opportunities
• Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings
• Insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans

What This Job Offers

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