Breeding Scientist

The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT)

Breeding Scientist responsible for aquaculture breeding program management and strategy execution. Collaborating with clients to utilize innovative genetic technology in breeding and genomics delivery.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in applied breeding and genetic improvement, with a strong focus on data management and analysis in aquaculture. Proficient in communication and organization, ensuring effective collaboration with clients and teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Degree In GeneticsApplied Breeding ExperienceGenomics Data AnalysisR Or Python ProficiencyPopulation Genetics Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Applied BreedingGenetic ImprovementData ManagementGenomics Data AnalysisGenomic SelectionGenomic Prediction ModelsBasic Data AnalysisSNP Data AnalysisNGS Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOpen-Minded Problem SolvingHigh Level Of Organization

Certifications & Qualifications

Passport For Travel

Industry Keywords

AquacultureAquaculture Breeding ProgramsGenetic Improvement Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Actively engage in designing, planning, and the execution of breeding programs and research objectives
The development of new approaches and customized solutions to aquaculture breeding program challenges.
Maintain confidentiality of breeding clients’ program details
Data and information organization including entering data in a database.
Maintain effective communication with clients and CAT teams
Interact effectively with multiple groups within CAT to execute breeding program goals
Analyze genetics and genomics data/information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Genetics, Applied Breeding or similar
Demonstrated experience in applied breeding and genetic improvement
Open-minded and flexible approach to problem solving
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
High level of organization skills and ability to precisely document plans and actions
Ability to manage data from diverse sources and perform basic analyses.
Passport and ability to travel
Experience within the Aquaculture industry or Aquaculture-related applications of genetic improvement (Desirable)
Experience in dealing with, and use, of high dimensional genomic datasets (SNP or NGS data) and associated software for the analysis of such data (Desirable)
Experience and/or knowledge of genomic selection and different genomic prediction models (Desirable)
Experience in R or Python, or a proven ability to learn computer languages easily (Desirable)
Knowledge of population genetics (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package