Biostatistics Scientist — Plant Breeding & Genomics

Sakata Seed America, Inc.; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP

401(k)

Job summary

The Biostatistics Scientist at Sakata Seed America, Inc. supports applied statistical analysis, quantitative genetics, and breeding analytics for vegetable crop research programs.

This entry-level role contributes to genomic, phenotypic, and field-trial data analysis under guidance from senior scientists and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes developing reproducible analytical workflows to improve trait evaluation, marker-assisted selection, genomic prediction, and data-driven breeding

Qualifications

• PhD/MS in Biostatistics, Quantitative Genetics, plant breeding, computational biology, data science, or related field.
• Experience with statistical analysis of biological/genomic data preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply statistical models for vegetable crop breeding programs.
• Analyze genomic, phenotypic, and field-trial data with reproducible workflows.
• Collaborate with breeders, molecular scientists, and bioinformatics teams.

Skills

Biostatistics

Quantitative Genetics

Genomic Prediction

R/Python

Education

PhD in Biostatistics/Quantitative Genetics/Plant Breeding

MS in Biostatistics/Related Field with 0–2 years experience

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

The Biostatistics Scientist at Sakata Seed America, Inc. supports applied statistical analysis, quantitative genetics, and breeding analytics for vegetable crop research programs.

This entry-level role contributes to genomic, phenotypic, and field-trial data analysis under guidance from senior scientists and cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes developing reproducible analytical workflows to improve trait evaluation, marker-assisted selection, genomic prediction, and data-driven breeding