Assistant Breeder

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective breeding strategies to enhance desirable plant traits.
• Plan and execute controlled pollinations and hybridization programs.

• Organize sowing schedules and field layout designs for breeding trials.
• Supervise field activities including planting, maintenance, and data collection.

• Manage generation advancement of breeding materials to progress superior lines.
• Conduct phenotypic selection for key traits across breeding stages.

• Conduct Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) testing for all products and their parental lines.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Maintain detailed and accurate breeder records including field books and crossing logs.
• Ensure timely and systematic data entry and analysis.

• Execute crossing programs to generate sufficient hybrid seeds for evaluations and trials.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pathology, agronomy, and product development.
• Present research findings, breeding progress, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Desired Skills & Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of classical and molecular breeding techniques.
• Hands-on experience with field trial management and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

• Master of Science - Genetics & Plant Breeding
• Doctor of Philosophy - Genetics and Plant Breeding