Quantitative Genetics Co-op: Breeding & Genomics Focus

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

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