Quantitative Geneticist - Aquaculture

Genus PLC; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

25 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Health Cash back scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Employee share plan

Hybrid working

Enhanced maternity leave

Comprehensive L&D program

Job summary

Genus PLC in St Andrews is seeking a Quantitative Geneticist to join their genetic services team. In this critical role, you will design and implement cutting-edge genetic services, collaborating closely with aquaculture specialists. The position reports to the Head of Genetics and requires strong programming skills in R.

As part of your responsibilities, you will manage breeding programmes and deliver high-quality genetic analyses. Benefits include a performance-related bonus, 25 days holiday, and a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• MSc / PhD in relevant field.
• Strong programming skills in R.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver customised breeding programmes.
• Manage day-to-day running of breeding programmes.
• Deliver high-quality genetic analyses.

Skills

Strong programming skills in R

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

MSc / PhD in aquaculture, animal breeding, quantitative genetics, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Quantitative Geneticist to join our skilled genetic services team of applied geneticists, aquaculture specialists and software developers.

This is a critical role that will interact closely with our aquaculture specialists and laboratory scientists to design and implement industry‑leading genetic services for our clients. The position reports directly to the Head of Genetics and has a dotted line to the Head of Breeding Programs in St Andrews, Scotland. We are open to quantitative geneticists without pure aquaculture experience, but you must have strong programming and technical expertise.

You Will

• Work alongside other colleagues in the genetic services team to design and deliver customised breeding programmes to our clients that meet their commercial objectives.
• Develop strong relationships and obtain an understanding of customers’ production conditions and commercial goals.
• Manage the day‑to‑day running of our programmes, co‑ordinating the necessary resources and acting as a member of our customers’ teams, and provide consultancy and support at key times in their breeding programme.
• Deliver high‑quality genetic analyses including:
  • Estimation of breeding values
  • Broodstock selections
  • Population genetic assessments
  • Identification of functional markers
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of the analytical infrastructure required for processing genetic and genomic data, particularly custom R packages used for routine analytical tasks.
  • Communicate the results of genetic analyses to clients and colleagues.
  • Deliver training courses to colleagues and clients.
• National and international travel required.

Requirements

• MSc / PhD in aquaculture, animal breeding, quantitative genetics, population genetics or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in R.
• Strong negotiation, communication and influencing skills.
• Innovative, highly self‑motivated and collaborative with the ability to respond to changing demands.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using linear‑mixed models for the estimation of breeding values.
• Familiarity with tools for processing and analysing large sequence datasets.
• Knowledge of aquaculture genetics and applied aquaculture breeding.

Benefits Overview

• Performance‑related bonus
• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office. Remote working will be considered for suitable applicants.
• Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate/practicable)
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)

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 the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.