Tomato Breeder (Vegetables Division) (00284) in Murcia

Job Description - Tomato Breeder (Vegetables Division) (00284) Job Description   Tomato Breeder (Vegetables Division) - 00284 Description   Monsanto is seeking a highly motivated individual to drive the Tomato Breeding efforts based in Murcia, Spain.  You will be a member of the South West Europe/Africa Tomato Breeding team and cooperate to develop competitive varieties for Spain, Italy, Morocco, and related markets.  As a Tomato Breeder, you will handle designs, development, executions, and implements of breeding research projects in collaboration with a larger research team.   Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a germplasm pool to ensure continued successful results Coordinate and place breeder trials in major market areas and travel to these areas for evaluation of entries in cooperation with other tomato breeders in the team Fulfill requirements for variety advancement through documentation of performance, resistance, and completion of required breeder's seed. Be up to date regarding relevant developments in the market and scientific field Interact with research programs investigating areas of interest for your breeding program Provide information on breeding strategies, evaluation of last years activities, and planning of future needs to management We appreciate your interest in career opportunities with the Monsanto Vegetable Division, a division that includes De Ruiter Seeds, Seminis Seeds and the International Seed Group. At Monsanto, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best individuals through our team-oriented culture that encourages creativity, decision-making, and entrepreneurial spirit.  Monsanto is the largest developer, grower and marketer of fruit and vegetable seeds in the world. We lead the development of hybrids that improve nutrition, boost crop yields, limit spoilage and reduce the need of chemicals. Research is the heart of Monsanto and its future as we are committed to consistently introducing innovative products for our customers. It's amazing to consider that improving human health, promoting environmental stewardship and fostering greater economic growth for the agricultural community can all start with something as small as a seed. Qualifications   Required Skills/Experience: MSc in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Crop Science or related field of study 5+ years experience managing a vegetable or row crop breeding program Experience with planning of  field trials,  managing field selection and evaluation of varieties Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaboration with others Excellent managerial and organizational skills with close attention to detail with the ability to balance multiple tasks and achieve deadlines Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications, but also the capacity to learn and work with Monsanto proprietary breeding software Desired Skills/Experience: PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Crop Science or related field of study Knowledge of quantitative genetics, functional genomics, genetic statistical theory, and experimental design as it is applied to plant breeding Experience in Tomato/Solanaceous Breeding and Genetics Job   Research & Development Primary Location Europe Middle-East Africa-Spain-Home Office-Spain Organization   Global Breeding_51128775 Schedule   Full-time

This position, Tomato Breeder (Vegetables Division) (00284) in Murcia, was posted on March 21, 2011. The job is located in Murcia. The employer is Monsanto. Since this job has been published, it has been viewed 80 times.