Alfalfa Breeder

DLF Pickseed; Maine; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Job summary

DLF Pickseed is seeking a senior alfalfa breeding lead to define and implement breeding strategy for the European market. You will supervise a team, oversee field trials, and monitor data across sites in Europe, the US, and Oceania.

The role requires Bac+5 to Bac+8 in genetics or plant breeding with extensive varietal selection experience, strong teamwork, and the ability to work independently in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in varietal selection and breeding programs.
• Proficiency in conducting field trials and agronomic observations.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation, and project management of breeding programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the alfalfa breeding strategy in collaboration with the Alfalfa Segment Manager (USA).
• Manage the alfalfa breeding program and ensure scientific/technical advancement.
• Analyze test data and synthesize findings with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-cutting breeding programs at the R&D station and with other teams; supervise assistants and technicians.
• Oversee laboratory disease trials and external site trials; welcome visitors and partners.

Skills

Genetics

Plant breeding

Field trials

Data analysis

Education

Bac+5 to Bac+8 in genetics/plant breeding

Job description

Business Unit: DLF Research & Development

Location: Les Alleuds, FR, F-49320

Join DLF, the world leader in forage and turf seeds

Founded in 1872 in Denmark, DLF is a leading international player in the creation, production and marketing of forage and turf grass seeds. Present in more than 100 countries, the company has more than 2,000 employees worldwide.

Within DLF Genetics, our French subsidiary dedicated to plant breeding, located in Les Alleuds (49320), you will join a team of 10 people and participate in the development of the alfalfa breeding program for the European market. You will also be in charge of supervising a breeding team.

Your missions

• Defining and implementing the alfalfa breeding strategy, in close collaboration with the Alfalfa Segment Manager based in Wisconsin (USA);
• Managing the alfalfa breeding program and ensuring its scientific and technical advancement
• Analyzing test data and ensuring synthesis with stakeholders;
• Participating in cross-cutting breeding programs conducted at the R&D station, in collaboration with the forage and turf selection teams;
• Supervising and supporting selection assistants and technicians;
• Supervising laboratory disease trials, development trials on the Alleuds site as well as on external sites;
• Welcoming visitors and partners for research or commercial activities;
• Collaborating closely with the various departments of the company (marketing, sales, seed production, etc.);
• Ensuring scientific, technological and competitive monitoring in order to propose new types of innovation.

The position involves an estimated 4 to 5 trips per year, to France, Europe and occasionally the United States.

Fluency in English is essential to exchange regularly with the program manager as well as with your colleagues at the various research stations located in Europe, the United States and Oceania.

Your profile

With a Bac+5 to Bac+8 level in genetics, plant breeding or an equivalent field, you have significant experience in varietal selection. You are proficient: the conduct of field trials, agronomic observations, the analysis and interpretation of data, the organization and management of a breeding program.

Thorough, precise, organized and solution oriented, you appreciate teamwork in an international environment while knowing how to also work independently.

Conditions

Desired start as soon as possible.

Remuneration: according to profile

We will be delighted to discuss with you and introduce you to our team and our projects.