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Job Description -Junior Breeder - Okra
Advanta Enterprises Limited
Advanta Enterprises Limited is an UPL Group Company
Advanta Seeds Prides itself on decades of research and development of the most advanced technologies in traditional plant breeding to deliver high quality seeds.
The company has over 60 years of experience in plant genetics research and development.
Advanta Seeds has a leadership position in many geographies in field crops such as grain sorghum, forages, corn, sunflower, canola, rice, and many segments of Field Crops.
Our purpose is 'OpenAg'. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits, no borders .
Purpose of the Role
Is responsible for execution, evaluation of Breeding nurseries & trials of Okra in Hyderabad and other locations with the management of supportive team
Position: Junior Breeder
Location: Hyderabad
Reporting : Senior Breeder- Okra
Experience : 3 to 5 years relevant experience of Okra/any other vegetable crop breeding activities
Qualification & Other Essentials:
- Master's degree or PhD in plant breeding and genetics
- Sound knowledge on crop agronomy to grow the successful programs
- Good interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in English and local language is an added advantage
- Introductory knowledge of molecular breeding and pathology
- Proactive, self-motivated and self-driven person with high accountability
- Should be a team player to enhance the team development
- Demonstrated ability to track, prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet the timelines
- Must be familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Plant breeding knowledge and experience with Okra crop breeding
- Practical experience with PRISM/Phenome or any other breeding software
- The Junior Plant Breeder will work closely with the program lead to accomplish the short & long term breeding goals
- Implementation of breeding strategy and develop genetic improvement
- Participate actively in targeted tasks related to breeding, testing, and selection
- Assist with efforts to identify and select important and diverse Okra germplasm to bring added value into our product portfolio
- Assist in developing new high-yielding varieties that meet internal requirements
- Coordinate and implementation of programs in research sites through breeding network
- Able to utilise software programs, statistical analysis, summarising and reporting the breeding results
- Supervise and train temporary employees and ensure a safe working environment
Working Conditions:
- Expected to commit for long term association with organization
- Must be willing to travel
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