Job Description

At Bayer were visionaries, driven to solve the worlds toughest challenges and striving for a world where \'Health for all Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. Were doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining impossible. There are so many reasons to join us. If youre hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, theres only one choice.

Marker Selection Scientist I

Purpose:

This position within Precision Genomics works collaboratively with interdisciplinary scientists to deliver genome-wide marker panels for medium and high-density workflows across crops. Role located in Chesterfield, MO (hybrid work possible up to 30%)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Marker Selection Scientist I (Crop Science), are:

• Apply genomic/genetics technical

for and deployment of genome-wide marker panels for medium and high-density genotyping platforms across crops; * Analyze large genomic datasets through digital tools and scripts for marker
and performance working with crop breeding scientists and data scientists; * Collaborate with a team of scientists to improve marker management infrastructure and documentation;

• Be accountable for cross-functional work in multiple platforms/process areas
• Conduct research and contribute to research projects including sample

, , publications, intellectual property, and trade secrets; * Solve complex problems requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning by using specialized knowledge, the broad application of scientific principles and current literature when
and implementing solutions; * Leverage project management principles to organize work and communicate to key stakeholders;

• Prepare and present written and oral presentations, provide technical recommendations to appropriate peer, stakeholder, and leadership groups;
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices;
• Partner across Precision Genomics, Data Science & Analytics, and

in Plant Biotech as it relates to genome-wide marker and marker management; * Partner with Global Breeding and Vegetable Breeding to understand breeding
for genome-wide marker panels.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our life values, more specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors OR Masters, or PhD degree;
• Strong background in genomics, genetics, population genetics, breeding, or related field;
• Ability to independently design experiments, problem solve, troubleshoot, analyze, and interpret data;
• Experience with

quantification and detection technologies, molecular marker development, different methods of genotyping and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies; * Demonstrates basic computational skills and level of experience using R, Python, or other statistical and/or mathematical programming languages;

• Experience with analyzing NGS data, variant calling, population structure analysis and Ensemble imputation;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Thrives on meeting challenges, insists on high-quality deliverables,

effective problem-solving skills, and can build productive external and internal relationships.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience or Masters degree with 2 years of experience or PhD (to include industrial or academic experience post-undergraduate);
• Two or more years of genotyping experience;
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams to achieve common goals;
• Skilled in project management principles and strong results orientation with

ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously; * Experience using Spotfire and RStudio or Jupyter Notebooks.

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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.

Division: Crop Science Reference Code 812418
Functional Area: Chemical R&D Location: United States : Missouri : Chesterfield || United States : Missouri : St. Louis
Employment Type: Regular Position Grade: M07

Contact Us

Address Telephone E-Mail
Creve Coeur, MO +1 888-473-1001, option #5 hrop_usa@bayer.com
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