Genomics Scientist

Monsanto is a sustainable agriculture company. We deliver agricultural products that support farmers all around the world.

Sustainable agriculture is at the core of Monsanto. We develop technologies that enable farmers to produce more crops while conserving natural resources. Monsanto scientists are conducting research and development (R&D) to revolutionize plant breeding and biotechnology. Monsanto is seeking a very talented Genomics Scientist to become an integral member of our Global Pipeline Analytics team with a focus on quantitative genetics. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with modeling and analysis of genetic data sets using a variety of statistical techniques.

* Design, develop, and execute experimental research projects of high complexity. * Develop novel experimental and analytical tools for high throughput sequencing-based assays. * Evaluate and recommend new emerging technologies in relevant fields. * Create scientifically rigorous visualizations, communications, and presentations of results. * Contribute to the generation of standard protocols and intellectual property.

**Required Skills/Experience** * PhD degree in genetics, genome sciences, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or related field. * Hands-on experience with molecular biology, assay or protocol development, high throughput methods, and massively parallel sequencing platforms. * Method development experience in one or more of the following experimental areas: de novo genome or population sequencing, expression or small RNA sequencing, epigenetic profiling, microbiome analysis, or other innovative approaches to interrogate and understand biological systems. **Desired Skills/Experience** * 2 years of post-graduate experience. * Extensive plant biology experience. * Demonstrated expertise in both experimental and computational analysis. * Fluency in standard bioinformatics tools, Python, Perl, and R. * Excellent creativity, decision making, and troubleshooting skills. * Strong analytical and organizational skills along with strong written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated through publications and presentations.