Job Description
Title: Senior Scientist/Scientist (Vegetable/Rice)
Company Name: Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI)
Vacancy: --
Location: Dhaka
Minimum Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
∎ 2 to 4 years
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):Agro based firms (incl. Agro Processing/Seed/GM)
Published: 17 Nov 2024
Education:
∎ MSc in Genetics or Plant Breeding.
∎ MSc in Genetics or Plant Breeding.
Requirements:
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Manage and oversee different aspects of seed breeding. This includes planning, designing, and executing breeding strategies to achieve set breeding targets.
∎ Conduct genetic research to understand the traits and characteristics of different vegetable varieties & rice varieties.
∎ Crossbreed different varieties of vegetables 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.
∎ Incorporate resistance to biotic/ abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, salinity, fungal diseases, insect pests, and nematodes into seed breeding programs.
∎ Continuously work on improving specific traits in vegetable 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.
∎ Assist Chief Scientist for any kind of molecular /conventional research activities.
∎ Established in 1998, ACI Seed has earned a distinguished reputation for providing high-quality seeds, fostering strong trust among farmers nationwide. Our commitment to advancing agricultural practices is further strengthened through strategic partnerships with esteemed organizations such as USAID, IRRI, and others. The selected candidate will be essential in driving business growth by leading advanced seed research and development, maintaining strict adherence to quality and scientific standards, and supporting the innovation and distribution of high-performing ACI Seed products. The core responsibilities of this position include:
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∎ Manage and oversee different aspects of seed breeding. This includes planning, designing, and executing breeding strategies to achieve set breeding targets.
∎ Conduct genetic research to understand the traits and characteristics of different vegetable varieties & rice varieties.
∎ Crossbreed different varieties of vegetables 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.
∎ Incorporate resistance to biotic/ abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, salinity, fungal diseases, insect pests, and nematodes into seed breeding programs.
∎ Continuously work on improving specific traits in vegetable 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.
∎ Assist Chief Scientist for any kind of molecular /conventional research activities.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Provident fund, Gratuity, Profit share
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ Professional working environment
∎ Competitive compensation package
∎ Performance based career path
∎ Professional working environment
∎ Competitive compensation package
∎ Performance based career path
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Job Location: Dhaka
Company Information:
∎ Advanced Chemical Industries Limited (ACI)
∎ ACI Centre, 245 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208.
∎ Pharmaceuticals; Agribusiness; Consumer Brands.
Address::
∎ ACI Centre, 245 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208.
∎ Pharmaceuticals; Agribusiness; Consumer Brands.
Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job
Application Deadline: 10 Dec 2024
Category: Agro (Plant/Animal/Fisheries)
