Genetic Services Specialist

Role Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your knowledge of the UK agriculture and dairy sector to help farmers achieve genetic goals within their herd? Then join Genus ABS' Genetic Services team on a full-time permanent basis. The role reports directly to the Genetics Services Manager. It will enable you to work both on-farm and from your home to add value to the business in tactical and strategic ways.

The role of the Genetic Services Specialist uses Genus ABS leading solutions, including; GENEadvance , Genetic Management System (GMS) , HYVIG and Sexcel and Beef InFocus strategies, to train and develop knowledge in the Genus ABS team and enhance customer competencies.

Your work will be split up to 75% directly on-farm and the rest of your time remotely to execute tools and concepts with customers in this role. As the Genetic Service Specialist representing Genus ABS in Northern Ireland, you will anticipate customer demands, emerging trends and value association within the region.

Location: Northern Ireland

You Will

• Define customer genetic improvement plans, assist in genetic selection and complete genetic reviews
• Provide genetic expertise directly to high value, key & valued customers and prospects to ensure genetic improvement plans maximise customer success and profitability
• As an output of own work, enable Sales and Service colleagues to engage with customers using genetic solutions for more efficient delivery of customer-centric genetic improvement plans and validating customer outcomes
• Contribute to the definition of pioneering Genus ABS genetic improvement plan solutions, data management and technology solutions with the value proposition
• Share expertise and insights through collaboration with Genetic Services to progress the department strategy, further strengthening core competencies and harnessing innovation
  
  

Requirements

• Full clean driving license to enable you to support customers and colleagues throughout Northern Ireland and participate in in-frequent national travel for training, development and knowledge-sharing purposes
• Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience in agriculture
• Proven ability to work with autonomy to make decisions, organising and prioritising own work
• Excellent communication skills to engage with a range of audiences
  
  

Business Overview

ABS - is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketed in more than 70 countries, 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 R&D function and an international distribution network.

We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock 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.

We were born to challenge standards. Since the beginning, innovation has been part of our DNA. From co-development of the first semen tank, to the recent ground-breaking launch of our innovative Sexcel sexed genetics product, we have made our mark in the bovine genetics industry.

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.

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

Our Values

• Collaborate as One Team
• Create Value for Customers
• Innovate with Purpose
• Never stop improving
  
  

DEI

Genus is a place where you can be yourself and be part of a growing global team. We have a culture of respect, openness and fairness for all. Whatever your background, your role or your area of work, you will have the chance to thrive in an environment that inspires, challenges and supports you to succeed.

Tackling climate change:

• Monitor and identify goals for the reduction of our GHG emissions from our own operations.
• Drive porcine and bovine genetic improvements which support productivity gains and improve feed efficiency, enabling a reduction in the production of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per unit of milk or meat produced
• Identify facility and other opportunities for reductions in GHG emissions, consistent with our goals
• Partner and advocate for policies that advance positive climate goals and identified United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  
  

Benefits Overview

• 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
• NFU Pension
• Health Cash back scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee share plan
• Enhanced maternity leave 12 weeks at full pay followed by 4 weeks at 50% followed by SMP
• Comprehensive L&D program including career development programs, access to Genus University and Mango (languages)
  
  

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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