About This Role
Leading biotechnology research and laboratory operations for crop breeding and quality enhancement programs is the core of this role. It involves establishing modern biotechnology and cell biology laboratories, managing genomics and molecular breeding projects, and developing marker technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in molecular biology, genomics, plant genetics, and bioinformatics, along with proven leadership experience in the agriculture or seed industry.
Responsibilities
- Establish and manage modern biotechnology and cell biology laboratories for breeding and quality programs
- Collaborate with breeders and quality control teams to define project requirements and execution plans
- Prepare laboratory budgets and manage inventory, consumables, and equipment maintenance
- Lead and mentor the biotechnology team to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective project execution
- Conduct monthly and annual project review meetings and monitor overall laboratory performance
- Introduce new technologies and improved laboratory techniques to enhance breeding efficiency and quality assurance
- Plan, coordinate, and manage molecular breeding and quality control projects
- Design and schedule genotyping projects and oversee data generation and analysis
- Perform genotypic data analysis, phylogenetic analysis, and plant selection activities
- Lead SNP marker discovery, marker design, and validation projects
- Plan and execute QTL mapping and GWAS studies as per breeding program requirements
- Develop efficient protocols for double haploid production in different crops
- Conduct DNA isolation, DNA fingerprinting, hybrid purity testing, and zygosity analysis across crops
- Monitor project progress and present technical updates and scientific findings to stakeholders
- Design and implement research protocols and laboratory safety procedures
- Ensure adherence to approved molecular breeding protocols and quality standards
- Analyze experimental results and prepare scientific and technical reports
- Stay updated with advances in plant biotechnology, genomics, molecular breeding, and bioinformatics
- Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate suitable innovations into laboratory workflows
- Coordinate with breeding, R&D, QA/QC, and quality teams on project execution
- Interact with technology providers, research organizations, patent holders, and government agencies
- Support strategic projects related to molecular breeding, trait discovery, and quality enhancement
- Plan manpower requirements for laboratory operations and projects
- Conduct performance reviews and provide technical feedback and mentoring
