Quantitative Genetics Co-op

Bayer CropScience Limited; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision/dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer CropScience is seeking a Quantitative Genetics Co-op in Missouri. The role involves conducting discovery research to improve workflows, lines, and data packages using modern genomics, quantitative genetics, and data science tools.

You will help design germplasm cohorts and support Precision Breeding initiatives across Product Design, collaborating across teams to optimize breeding programs. The position requires a PhD candidate with experience in population genetics and data analysis, plus

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program with experience in population and quantitative genetics methods for routine use in breeding programs.
• Collaborates across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve goals.
• Leads and influences activities of cross-functional teams without direct reporting lines.
• Able to lead stakeholders through challenges and drive alignment.
• Performs data analysis with large biological datasets; coding experience in R is a plus.
• Experience delivering models/algorithms in breeding program design, genetic evaluation, or data acquisition at scale.
• Knowledge of linear mixed models for agricultural data and genomic prediction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative genetics discovery research to deliver better workflows, high-quality lines, and actionable prescriptions.
• Apply innovations in data science, genomics, and quantitative genetics to support Product Design objectives.
• Execute population/genetics strategy to design improved germplasm cohorts from crossing to development handoff.
• Support implementation of Precision Breeding innovations in Product Design.
• Contribute technical expertise to breeding program design and optimization activities.
• Identify opportunities for new technology or process improvements in quantitative genetics workflows.
• Promote a collaborative, innovative culture and support site policies.

Skills

R programming

Population genetics

Genetic evaluation

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

PhD candidate

Tools

R

Job description

Quantitative Genetics Co‑op

As a Quantitative Genetics Scientist, you conduct key quantitative genetics discovery research to deliver improved workflows, high‑quality lines, data packages, and prescriptions to the Product Design pipeline using the latest innovations in data science, genomics, quantitative genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, and advanced genotypic, phenotypic, and environmental modeling; In this role, you execute the population and quantitative genetics technical strategy to design improved cohorts of germplasm aligned with Product Concept targets from initial crossing through handoff to Product Development, while supporting the implementation of Precision Breeding technical innovations in Product Design; You contribute strong technical expertise to breeding program design and optimization, breeding goal definition, optimization of automated crossing processes, genetic evaluation, and optimization of data acquisition, and you help identify key opportunities for new technology implementation and process improvement, all while supporting a collaborative, innovative, design‑centric culture and upholding Bayer’s Health, Safety & Environment, Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct quantitative genetics discovery research projects to deliver better workflows, high‑quality lines, robust data packages, and actionable prescriptions to the Product Design pipeline;
• Apply the latest innovations in data science, genomics, quantitative genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, and advanced genotypic, phenotypic, and environmental modeling to support Product Design objectives;
• Execute the population and quantitative genetics technical strategy to design improved cohorts of germplasm that are aligned with Product Concept targets from initial crossing through handoff to Product Development;
• Support quantitative genetics projects focused on the implementation of Precision Breeding technical innovations in Product Design;
• Contribute strong technical expertise to quantitative genetics research projects related to breeding program design and optimization, breeding goal definition, optimization of automated crossing processes, genetic evaluation, and optimization of data acquisition for Product Design;
• Identify key areas of opportunity for new technology implementation and/or process improvement in quantitative genetics and breeding workflows;
• Positively contribute to a collaborative, innovative, and design‑centric culture within the Product Design and broader R&D organization;
• Support and promote Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Compliance, Business Conduct, and Human Rights policies and culture at the site.

WHO YOU ARE

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program with experience in developing population and quantitative genetics methods for routine use in breeding programs;
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross‑functional and cross‑cultural teams to achieve common goals;
• Demonstrated experience leading and influencing activities of cross‑functional teams without direct reporting relationships;
• Ability to lead and influence key stakeholders through challenges and opportunities, facilitating solutions and driving alignment;
• Strong results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously;
• Demonstrated ability to perform data analysis with large biological datasets is a plus;
• Intermediate or advanced coding experience in R;
• Experience in coding, delivering, and utilizing models, algorithms, and systems in at least one of the following areas;
  • Breeding program design and optimization;
  • Breeding goal definition;
  • Optimization of automated crossing processes;
  • Genetic evaluation;
  • Optimization of data acquisition at scale in plant or animal breeding programs;
• Practice in building linear mixed models for agricultural data analysis and genomic prediction.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $22.75 to $47.75. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs.

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Location: United States : Missouri : Chesterfield

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 881745

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