Geneticist

**Mission**:
**Your Role**
We are looking for a Geneticist, a highly motivated team player, who will work in Boxmeer (The Netherlands) within our central R&D team. You will be part of the Global Genotyping Team of Hendrix Genetics and play an integral part in ensuring the breeding programs in layers, turkeys, swine, aquaculture and traditional poultry have high quality genotypes available for genomic selection. Your responsibility within the Global Genotyping Team will be timely processing of genotypes, while assuring the quality is on par. In addition, you will contribute to research activities of the global R&D team which are aimed at improving our breeding programs.

**Profil**:
**Your Profile**
- Master or PhD degree in Animal Breeding or Animal Science.
- Proven understanding of quantitative genetics and basic knowledge of data analysis.
- Programming skills in R.
- Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team player at heart.
- Creative problem solver.
- Good understanding of genomics and experience in working with large scale genotype data is an advantage.

**About Us**
Hendrix Genetics is a multi-species animal breeding, genetics and technology company that is passionate about animal breeding and our customers. We have breeding programs in laying hens, turkeys, traditional poultry, swine, salmon, shrimp and trout. We are a customer focused business that believes in adding value in every interaction. We look for innovative, sustainable solutions, together with the entire animal protein value chain. At the start of the chain, we have an influence on the outcome. For us, better breeding today, means a brighter life tomorrow. As a Hendrix Genetics employee, you will join us on mission to feed the world. Your values are ideas and beliefs that shape you and guide your choices in life. A company can also have its own set of values, called company values. Hendrix Genetics’ company values are there to help you feel empowered in your role and give you a sense of connection to our place in the world. We strive for excellence, ensure everyone wins and go the extra mile every day. We believe that diverse teams brings a wealth of perspectives, ideas and experiences to the table. Diversity at our company means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

**What We Can Offer You**
Our people are of utmost importance to us. You will work in an environment based on respect, trust and recognition. You will have the opportunity to shape your own career by working locally or internationally with colleagues from around the globe. We believe in your personal development and provide on the job training, continuing education, industry programs and challenging work. We also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages with regular reviews of total compensation. We also ensure that all employees have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future. Hendrix Genetics has recognized for a long time that there is far more than just efficiency to consider in producing food. What we do today has an impact on the future. Not just our own future, but that of generations to come.

If you are interested in taking on a new challenge and joining our organization, submit your cover letter and CV directly to this page before November 19th. We look forward to exploring this opportunity with you