Breeding Support Specialist

CIMMYT is seeking a Breeding Support Specialist to provide vital technical and operational support to the breeding programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing breeding data, coordinating field activities, and supporting the implementation of breeding methodologies to enhance the development of improved crop varieties. This role demands a detail-oriented individual with strong technical skills and a commitment to advancing agricultural research and development.

Responsibilities

• Manage breeding data systems, ensuring accurate data collection, entry, and analysis.
• Coordinate field activities including planting, trial management, and data collection.
• Support implementation of breeding techniques and protocols in collaboration with breeding teams.
• Maintain and manage breeding materials, inventories, and related resources.
• Assist in training breeding staff and field technicians on data management and breeding procedures.
• Contribute to reporting and documentation of breeding activities and results.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and quality control procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Genetics, or related field.
• Experience supporting crop breeding programs or agricultural research.
• Proficiency with breeding data management software and tools.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of breeding protocols, trial management, and field activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to participate in fieldwork and travel as needed.