Beef Genetic Data Analyst

Role Overview

ABS Global, a Genus company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Beef Genetic Data Analyst responsible for managing the processing and storage of all data from the global beef testing and validation program while maintaining data quality and database integrity standards and developing data analytics approaches to address commercial needs. The position can be based remotely or hybridly from our Deforest, WI office.

You Will

• Maintain full accountability for processing, storing, and extracting beef field data from global testing and validation programs.
• Work with business process owners to define standard operating procedures, loading and process flow, and related documentation.
• Develop and implement data-cleaning processes to maintain data integrity.
• Serve as the interface between Product Development and central computational function teams to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain tools for reporting on data system performance and relevant genomic reports.
• Develop efficient data analytics approaches to answer specific business questions.
• Contribute to building and launching new data pipelines and systems.
• Contribute to the development of new evaluations and new genetic indices to support innovation in beef genetics.

Requirements

Qualifications (Required):

• Master's degree in Animal Science, Statistics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience working with field data, including organizing, cleaning, and database loading.
• Experience working in a high-performance computing environment (e.g. Unix) and database environment (e.g. SQL).
• Scripting experience using R, Python, and/or other languages.
• Proven ability to work on a team and independently to achieve objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with animal genetic and genomic data.
• Experience with genetic evaluation and breeding programs.
• Good understanding of all segments of beef production, including the type and scope of data generated in each.
• Strong interest in analyzing genetic data and investigating new models and methods.

Capabilities and behaviors:

• Lives and displays the Genus ABS Values and behaviors at all times in their day-to-day work.
• Maintain professional verbal and written communications with co-workers, internal and external customers, and vendors.
• Be flexible concerning job responsibilities and consistently strive to be an effective team member.
• Strive to advance your skills and display a willingness to accept future development.
• Actively participate in company training opportunities to further develop skills applicable to the department.

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers.

Benefits Overview

Genus offers competitive benefits plans including a pension provided through NFU, health cash plan, private medical insurance (subject to eligibility criteria), cycle to work, technology vouchers, and many discounted retail options in our discount store. We also offer competitive maternity/paternity leave and a company stock purchase plan. We are constantly evaluating and evolving our offerings to ensure we stay competitive.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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