Beef Geneticist

Role Overview

ABS Global, a Genus Company, seeks a Beef Geneticist to join our Product Development team. This role supports the global beef genetic program through the development, maintenance, and advancement of genetic evaluation systems using modern quantitative genetics, genomics, and statistical methodologies. Based in DeForest, Wisconsin, with remote work options available, travel requirements are less than 5%. Key responsibilities include maintaining and improving ABS's internal beef genomic evaluation systems, managing genetic evaluation runs, contributing to new genetic evaluations, evaluating and implementing model improvements, staying current with advancements, and communicating technical findings.

About the Role

The ideal candidate is passionate about animal breeding, enjoys solving complex data and modeling challenges, and has a strong desire to apply scientific innovation to real-world genetic improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve ABS's internal beef genomic evaluation systems.
• Manage, schedule, and execute routine genetic evaluation runs to support global breeding programs.
• Contribute to the design and development of new genetic evaluations for emerging products and novel traits.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to statistical models, methodologies, and data collection strategies to increase prediction accuracy.
• Stay current with advancements in quantitative genetics, genomics, genetic evaluation methodologies, and livestock improvement technologies.
• Maintain and enhance existing genomic imputation pipelines and support the implementation of new approaches.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver genomic reports and performance insights to regional and global teams.
• Build and launch new production data pipelines while supporting data integration, quality control, and validation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including research, product development, and commercial stakeholders to support strategic genetic initiatives.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to innovation efforts that advance ABS genetic products and improve customer profitability.

Requirements

• Required: PhD in Animal Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, Genomics, Animal Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in genetic evaluation, animal breeding, or genomic prediction programs.
• Strong statistical and computational expertise, including a deep understanding of models used in genomic evaluation.
• Strong programming skills in R, Python, and/or other relevant analytical languages.
• Experience working in high-performance computing environments such as Unix/Linux systems.
• Experience working with databases and data management tools, including SQL environments.
• Experience managing and analyzing large-scale genomic and phenotypic datasets.
• Understanding of genotype imputation methodologies and experience working with imputation tools.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts effectively.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred

• Strong understanding of beef cattle genetic improvement programs.
• Understanding of beef and dairy production systems and associated data structures.
• Experience developing data pipelines, data integration workflows, and validation processes.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools to enhance productivity and workflow efficiencies.

Benefits

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and ETO (earned time off).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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