Genetics & Bioinformatics Expert

Location: Apopka, FL - onsite everyday

12 Months contract

Pay Rate: $48.53/hr on w2

**This is not the typical lab tech role we usually get. This roleis looking for a background bioinformatics and plant breeding**

Position Overview: This is a 12-month assignment with the Juice Science & Technology team in Florida. The focus will be supporting research efforts to find & develop new disease-tolerant citrus varieties, particularly in bringing expertise in genetics & bioinformatics. Additional project work may include supporting beverage product development or other laboratory research initiatives.

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

Conduct field research experiments requiring fruit harvesting, extraction, and processing, as well as data collection, analysis, summary, interpretation, and communication.

Support phenotypic selection of disease-tolerant citrus accessions.

Work closely with university, government, and industry partners to develop & execute genomic selection techniques for citrus accessions.

Conduct experiments (e.g. laboratory, research, or process) to deliver on ideation, innovation and business continuity initiatives by evaluating ingredients, materials, products, and processes.

Perform wet chemistry techniques using instrumental methods to determine the composition of ingredient and finished goods samples.

Write detailed & accurate reports for analyses, experiments, or projects.Meet project timelines and make recommendations to your function/team/manager based on your research findings.

Participate in team projects and cross-functional collaborations, and share information, ideas, and observations that drive projects to an impactful solution.

Support and execute research projects assigned by line manager from idea generation to research execution through close discussion and alignment with the product development and Analytical Science teams as well as other collaborators and stakeholders.

Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibrating, and repairing). Maintain cleanliness of labs and storage areas.

Collaborate with multiple function subject matter experts and leaders to identify and validate fit-for purpose solutions based on project needs and scope.

Education Requirements:

Master’s or Doctorate degree in plant breeding and genetics is preferred.

Experience with bioinformatics is preferred.

Qualifications:

Disciplined in following safety and scientific techniques.

Ability to follow standard laboratory practices regarding quality control, laboratory equipment use and maintenance and documentation procedures.

Must possess the ability to recognize and protect proprietary information for us and our research partners.

Must be willing to share ideas and differences of opinion with other scientists regarding project work.

Ability to learn and apply project management principles in your everyday work.

General knowledge of beverage ingredients including juices, flavors, and dry ingredients is helpful, but not required.

Functional Skills:

Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Must havesolid knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and must quickly adapt to communication tools used within your department/function.

Leverage prior education, literature, and experiences to execute scientific research projects within scope of briefs provided by other technical experts or supervisor.

Ability to apply technical knowledge and establish credibility through written reports and verbal presentations with highly technical audiences in order to build technical relationships that will benefit customers, or the Company isneeded.

Skills:

Business Insights, Communication, Data Communication, Industry Knowledge, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Notebook, Laboratory Testing, Storytelling, Wet Lab