Associate Scientist/Scientist, ACI Seed

Job Description

Title: Associate Scientist/Scientist, ACI Seed

Company Name: Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI)

Vacancy: 6

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Bogura, Dhaka, Gazipur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At most 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)

• Masters

M.Sc/B.Sc in

• Genetics and Plant Breeding or

• Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

• At most 4 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)

• Age At most 35 years

• Experience in plant breeding

• Team work

Manage and oversee different aspects of breeding. This includes planning, designing, and executing breeding strategies to achieve set breeding target.

Conduct genetic research to understand the traits and characteristics of different varieties.

Crossbreed different varieties of seeds to create new hybrids with desirable traits.

Evaluate and select plants from breeding populations based on desired traits such as yield, disease resistance, duration, and consumer preferences.

Evaluate and select germplasm for breeding purposes based on desired traits such as yield potential, disease resistance, quality attributes, and adaptation to different growing conditions.

Cross different varieties to create new hybrids with desirable traits.

Implement controlled pollination techniques to generate genetically diverse progeny for further evaluation and selection.

Conduct field trials to assess the performance of breeding lines under different environmental conditions for further advancement.

Incorporate resistance to biotic/ abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, salinity, fungal diseases, and insect pests in breeding programs.

Continuously work on improving specific traits in varieties through selective breeding for resistance to diseases, pests, and environmental stresses, as well as enhancing nutritional value and flavor.

Maintain detailed records of breeding experiments, genetic data, plant pedigrees, and trial results.

Use specialized software and databases to organize and analyze breeding data.

Collaborate with other breeders, researchers, agronomists, and farmers to exchange information, share resources, and coordinate breeding efforts.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to plant breeding, seed production, and variety release.

• Mobile bill,Performance bonus,Profit share,Provident fund,Insurance,Gratuity
• Lunch Facilities: Partially Subsidize
• Salary Review: Yearly
• Festival Bonus: 2