CIMMYT Logistics Manager for Genotyping Jobs

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit agricultural research for development organization with partners in over 100 countries.

The platform is seeking a Logistics Manager for Genotyping to optimize and streamline the flow of samples from a diverse range of breeding programs to genotyping laboratories, to assist with scheduling and forecasting with laboratories, and, to optimize the delivery of data back to the breeding programs.

The successful candidate will need to find ways to drive down costs by identifying and implementing more efficient processes whilst ensuring timely delivery of high quality data to breeding programs.

Specific duties:

Optimize and streamline the flow of samples from a diverse range of breeding programs to the genotyping laboratories.

Identify and implement more efficient processes to drive the cost of genotyping down.

Work with genotyping laboratories to schedule sample flow and to optimize the delivery of data back to the breeding programs.

Work with genotyping laboratories, breeding programs and the EiB Module 3 leader to ensure delivery of high quality genotypic data that is readily and easily able to be interpreted and utilized.

Work with the Module 3 leader to develop capacity for genotype data application among member breeding teams.

Work closely with members to implement forward marker selection, genomic selection and appropriate quality assurance in breeding programs.

Find ways (including by identifying efficiencies and through negotiations) to provide marker technologies to members at a reduced cost.

Communicate opportunities (such as access to genotyping) to members both directly and through an EiB supported online toolbox, including precisely how to access these opportunities.

Required academic qualifications, skills and attitudes:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in complex logistics management.

Graduate and particularly post graduate education in molecular biology or plant breeding will be viewed favorably.

Experience with handling logistical constraints through a laboratory will be viewed favorably.

Ability to streamline a diverse

group of users to minimize laboratory transaction costs.

Understanding of opportunities and constraints associated with implementation of molecular marker technologies within a breeding program will be viewed favorably.

Good leadership and communication skills.

Results focused with a pragmatic attitude.

Budget and time management skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.

The selected candidate must exhibit the following competencies: Communication, Teamwork, Achievement Orientation, Pro-Activity, and Multi-Cultural Awareness.

The position is for an initial fixed-term for three (3) years, after which further employment is subject to performance and the continued availability of funds. CIMMYT’s internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

How to apply

Candidates must apply online to IRS18127 Logistics Manager for Genotyping. Screening and follow up will begin on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

Applications must include a CV and a letter of interest. Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. For further information on the selection process, please contact Ricardo Perez (r.perez@cgiar.org)

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

For more information and job application details, see; CIMMYT Logistics Manager for Genotyping Jobs

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