Germplasm Research Assistant – QA & Operations

CIMMYT - International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center; Estado de México; Presencial; MXN 240.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Year-end bonus - 40 days

Vacation premium - 56%

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Savings fund

Supermarket coupons

Social benefits (IMSS, SAR / Infonavit

Descripción de la vacante

CIMMYT is seeking an Assistant Research Associate to support planning and execution of germplasm-related research activities in Mexico. The role focuses on managing research tasks, ensuring data quality, and coordinating distribution processes within a collaborative, international team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biosciences, or related fields and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with intermediate English and MS Office skills.

Formación

• Master's degree in Agronomy, Biosciences or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar roles under plants breeding, seed science and crops science.
• Knowledge of international research standards, including FAO, Genesys or ISO.
• Intermediate English (B2).
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage research activities related to germplasm introduction, regeneration, processing, conservation, and distribution.
• Carry on the Germplasm Bank's technical, logistical, documentation, and training operations.
• Supervise and apply rigorous quality control to passport, characterization, and evaluation data.
• Support the review of internal and external audits through the documenting of findings, nonconformities and corrective actions.
• Facilitate guided visits and awareness-raising activities.

Conocimientos

English (B2)

MS Office

Educación

Master's degree in Agronomy, Biosciences or related fields

Descripción del empleo

CIMMYT is seeking an Assistant Research Associate to support planning and execution of germplasm-related research activities in Mexico. The role focuses on managing research tasks, ensuring data quality, and coordinating distribution processes within a collaborative, international team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biosciences, or related fields and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with intermediate English and MS Office skills.