Liaise with aquaculture specialists to inform breeding programme design and processes to secure maximum rates of genetic gains.

Good organizational skills: able to multi-task and meet defined timelines and deadlines

Knowledge of aquaculture genetics.

Xelect, a Genus company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Quantitative Geneticist to join our skilled analytical team of bioinformaticians, software developers, and geneticists. This position is hybrid working in our St Andrews office in Scotland, remote work will be considered for the right candidate. The Quantitative Geneticist has primary accountability for implementing industry-leading genetic services for our clients, interacting closely with aquaculture specialists and laboratory scientists. The successful candidate will have strong programming skills in R, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients., Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine, bovine, and animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world - a mission that is important to a sustainable future.