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Breeding Scientist

San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK

$90k–$135k/yr

Senior$7M raised

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies, a private aquaculture innovation and research company, is seeking two Breeding Scientists. These are both full-time Permanent positions with the successful candidates reporting to…

Skills: Selective Breeding, Genetics, Genomics, Phenotyping, Genotyping

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Breeding Scientist

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT)

San Diego, California, United States • Remote OK

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  • $90k–$135k/yr
  • Full-time
  • postgraduate degree
  • Generous Benefits Package
  • Posted 17d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week
  • Remote in North Carolina, United States, South Carolina, United States, South Africa, Australia

Responsibilities

Manage and analyze selective breeding programs for multiple aquaculture clients, focusing on strategy, design, and data analysis. Oversee program execution through frequent travel to field sites and ensure clients utilize the latest genetic technologies.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Genetics, Applied Breeding, or a similar field with demonstrated experience in genetic improvement. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, a valid passport for travel, and proficiency in data analysis.

Full job description

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies, a private aquaculture innovation and research company, is seeking two Breeding Scientists. These are both full-time Permanent positions with the successful candidates reporting to the Genetic Services Lead for their respective region. At least one position will be based in North America; applicants based in Asia, South America, Africa, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and other Regions are encouraged to apply. Both positions can be worked remotely; over 25% travel may be required.

Salary is commensurate with experience and global location and is expected to range from $90,000 - $135,000.

Job Overview: As a breeding scientist you will be responsible for the management, strategy and/or analyses for the selective breeding programs of multiple clients in aquaculture. You will serve as a point person for the client to help support directives that includes, but are not limited to, breeding strategy, program design, phenotyping and genotyping strategy, inventory maintenance, biosecurity training/protocol design and data analysis. You will be committed to ensuring that clients have access to the newest technology and methodology related to breeding, genetics, genomics, and aquaculture through innovation and awareness of the current literature. This position requires frequent travel to field sites for clients to oversee program directives and execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Actively engage in designing, planning, and the execution of breeding programs and research objectives
  • The development of new approaches and customized solutions to aquaculture breeding program challenges.
  • Maintain confidentiality of breeding clients’ program details
  • Data and information organization including entering data in a database.
  • Maintain effective communication with clients and CAT teams
  • Interact effectively with multiple groups within CAT to execute breeding program goals
  • Analyze genetics and genomics data/information

Selection Criteria

Essential:

  • Degree in Genetics, Applied Breeding or similar
  • Demonstrated experience in applied breeding and genetic improvement
  • Open-minded and flexible approach to problem solving
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Highly responsible and independent with a demonstrated ability to deliver quality outcomes efficiently and in a timely manner
  • High level of organization skills and ability to precisely document plans and actions.
  • Ability to manage data from diverse sources and perform basic analyses.
  • Passport and ability to travel

Desirable:

  • Experience within the Aquaculture industry or Aquaculture-related applications of genetic improvement
  • Experience in dealing with, and use, of high dimensional genomic datasets (SNP or NGS data) and associated software for the analysis of such data.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of genomic selection and different genomic prediction models.
  • Experience in R or Python, or a proven ability to learn computer languages easily.
  • Knowledge of population genetics.

Commitment to CAT’s Core Purpose: Dedication to and passion for CAT’s core purpose: We are driven by the transformative potential of aquaculture. To feed the world, support the environment, and sustain the planet. Our purpose is to unlock this potential.

CAT offers a generous benefits package.

Related keywords

AquacultureSelective BreedingGeneticsGenomicsSNPNGSRPythonPopulation GeneticsGenomic SelectionPhenotypingGenotypingBiosecurityData AnalysisGenetic Improvement

About The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT)

LinkedInVisit site

Genetic expertise powering the next wave in aquaculture.

Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
San Diego, California
LinkedIn followers
14,189
Total funding
$7M

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is at the leading edge of genetic innovation within the aquaculture industry. Employing strategies that are both results-oriented and designed for maximum value, CAT provides advanced genetic services that enhance profitability while upholding sustainable practices.

Offices: 8445 Camino Santa Fe, Suite 104, San Diego, California 92121, US

AquacultureFish GeneticsShrimp GeneticsBiotechnologyAnimal GenomeGenome EditingFish BreedingShrimp Breedingand RASAquaculture
View all jobs at The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT)

About The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT)

LinkedInVisit site

Genetic expertise powering the next wave in aquaculture.

Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2012
Headquarters
San Diego, California
LinkedIn followers
14,189
Total funding
$7M

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is at the leading edge of genetic innovation within the aquaculture industry. Employing strategies that are both results-oriented and designed for maximum value, CAT provides advanced genetic services that enhance profitability while upholding sustainable practices.

Offices: 8445 Camino Santa Fe, Suite 104, San Diego, California 92121, US

AquacultureFish GeneticsShrimp GeneticsBiotechnologyAnimal GenomeGenome EditingFish BreedingShrimp Breedingand RASAquaculture
View all jobs at The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT)

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