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From: "Bob Kemp" <bob.kempgmail.com>
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Subject: New Position: Director - Genetic Programs and R&D at
Genesus Inc.
Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:57:57 -0500
Genesus Inc. (http://www.genesus.com) is a leading global pig genetic company
providing customers with breeding stock, genetic services and support to
enhance their profitability. The continual improvement of Genesus Inc.
breeding stock is built on a solid foundation of our people, a commitment
and investment in R&D, technology application, and customer service.
*Position Title:* Director, Genetic Programs and R&D
*Position Summary: *You will provide leadership and management for the
genetic improvement team in support of the Vice President of Genetic
Programs and R&D. You will design, conduct and manage R&D projects focused
on pig health and collaborate with Geneticists in other R&D areas.
Additionally, you will develop and provide direct genetic program support
for Genesus Inc. internal and external herds and customers, including
international customers.
*Key Responsibilities/Duties:*
· Assist the Vice President in leading and managing the genetic
improvement program and team
· Design, conduct and manage genetic improvement R&D projects
utilizing both quantitative genetic and genomic technologies with a focus
on pig health
· Conduct and manage genetic improvement programs for specific herds
and customers
· Communicate research results, technical and genetic program
information to Genesus Inc. staff and customers
*Qualifications and Experience:*
· PhD in Animal Breeding/Genetics/Genomics or related area
· Minimum of 7 years of experience past a PhD, including experience
within a commercial breeding company
· Demonstrated team and project leadership and management experience
· Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and reporting
skills (English required)
· Proficiency in problem solving in a team environment
· Demonstrated experience working with large databases including
pedigree, phenotypic and genomic data
· Experience and proficiency with statistical analysis and database
software (R and SQL preferred)
· Experience and proficiency with genetic/genomic evaluation methods
and software
· Ability to work independently with a strong attention to detail
*Travel and Work Environment: *Ability and willingness to travel (up to 15%
of time) and work in a variety of environments (office, farms, processing
facilities, etc.)
*Position Location:* Flexible, but in the USA or Canada
*Position Availability:* Immediately
*Salary and Benefits: *Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Genesus Inc. has a competitive benefits program.
*Applications: *Please submit via email a cover letter outlining your
qualifications and interest in this position, a curriculum vitae, and the
names of three references, to:
Bob Kemp, PhD PAg
VP Genetic Programs and R&D, Genesus Inc.
bob.kempgmail.com
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Only applicants
selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants in
advance for their interest in this position.
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