Germplasm Research Associate - Data & Operations

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center); Estado de México; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Vacation premium

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Supermarket coupons

Savings fund

IMSS/SAR benefits

Job summary

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) is seeking an Assistant Research Associate in Mexico to support planning and execution of research activities, enhance data capture formats, and improve distribution processes. The role emphasizes quality, compliance, and operational efficiency in an international agricultural research context.

Responsibilities include germplasm handling, bank operations, data quality, audit documentation, and coordinating guided visits to promote

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biosciences or related fields, or equivalent years of work experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 by documenting findings, nonconformities and corrective actions.
• Facilitate guided visits and awareness-raising activities.

Skills

Intermediate English (B2)

MS Office skills

Plant breeding experience

FAO/Genesys/ISO knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Agronomy, Biosciences or related fields

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) is seeking an Assistant Research Associate in Mexico to support planning and execution of research activities, enhance data capture formats, and improve distribution processes. The role emphasizes quality, compliance, and operational efficiency in an international agricultural research context.

Responsibilities include germplasm handling, bank operations, data quality, audit documentation, and coordinating guided visits to promote