Job Description

Summary:

The expectations of this position are to develop and implement genomic and quantitative technologies tools and data to achieve genetic gains and competitive advantage that are in line with business objectives. In addition to this essential function the successful candidate may contribute to areas such as; big-data analyses for genetic evaluations of pedigree and production data and analyses of high-dimension data from sensor technologies. A further expectation is to interact with external research consultants.

Requirements:

Education and Experience: College Doctoral degree Ph.D. or equivalent experience with 8 plus years of progressive experience in the field of expertise or advanced degree if required with 6 plus years of progressive experience. An emphasis in Statistical Genetics preferred.

Skills Required: Requires advanced computer programming skills in languages relevant to phenotypic and genotypic data analyses. Experience in some or all of the following will be highly regarded: conducting genetic evaluations estimation of variance components Bayesian and non-Bayesian genomic evaluations imputation analyses to understand genetic architecture and machine learning. Exposure to animal breeding is beneficial but is not required.

Travel: 10 - 15 of the time.

Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory duties.

Biosecurity Requirements: When visiting jobsites biosecure environments showering before entering the facilities is required. Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company. No jewelry may be worn on the jobsites except for medical ID jewelry. Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species chickens ducks birds . The Company Animal Welfare Policy must be followed at all times.

Physical Requirements: Physical Environment: Must use safe lifting techniques. While performing the duties of this job the team member is regularly required to stand walk sit use hands to touch handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms balance stoop talk or hear. The team member must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment Required: When visiting facilities is expected to follow the required safety procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment.

During the current Pandemic (2020), all Team Members will be required to wear company issued facial coverings. Training will be provided to each Team Member specific to their job and their facility location in addition to signing an acknowledgement form they understand these expectations. It is considered an essential function of each job for a Team Member to wear the company issued facial coverings. If a Team Member indicates they will not wear the mask, they will not be considered for the position in which they are applying or any position that requires the facial covering. If a Team Member has a medical condition or disability that prevents them from wearing the mask, Cobb will engage in an interactive process to determine whether a reasonable accommodation can be provided that addresses the safety concerns associated with the Pandemic and allow the Team Member to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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