Data Dairy Specialist

Dairy Product Development Specialist

ABS Global, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Dairy Product Development Specialist to join our growing Dairy Product Development team. This role has primary accountability for leveraging genetic and phenotypic data to help shape future dairy breeding strategies and drive meaningful economic improvement for customers.

The successful candidate will bring a passion for the dairy industry, a strong interest in data-driven decision making, and a desire to work with innovative technologies that are redefining animal breeding. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled, forward-thinking team focused on translating complex data into strategic, actionable insights that impact the global dairy industry.

The position is based in the general Madison, WI area and is physically located in DeForest, WI.

You Will

Collection, loading, and tracking of quality monthly farm data into ABS's Real World Database (RWD)

Recruitment and maintenance of RWD data including set-up of new herds, monitoring of on-farm software program changes, and database maintenance

Providing support and resources on the RWD database including providing statistics on herd demographics and quality of on-farm data recording

Providing support and resources for validation and incorporation of new farm software into RWD

Identify areas for and help implement improvements to overall data workflow process

Collaboration with dairy genetic research team in trait definition and development of proprietary genetic evaluations

Provide support and training to others within company on dairy data and major dairy herd management software

Data analysis and report development

Requirements

Bachelors or Master's degree in Animal or Dairy Science, Data Analytics, or related field.

Have a bias towards curiosity and extraction of actionable intelligence from data

Experience with dairy farm software such as but not limited to DairyComp 305, PCDART, DHIPlus, BoviSync, DelPro, or Lely preferred.

Strong willingness to learn programming languages or data analytic programs : such as R, SQL, SAS, Microsoft Access, and Power BI; knowledge of such programs are a benefit

Preference given to candidates with Dairy Industry experience

Dairy Challenge experience preferred

Fluent in English

Business Overview

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 and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world's best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world's biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Our vision is clear : Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA / HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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