Quantitative Geneticist
Alta GeneticsMadison, Wisconsin, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, operating a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry.
Job Description
The Quantitative Geneticist at URUS is responsible for producing industry-leading bovine genetics through innovative quantitative genetics analysis and technical expertise.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Breeding and Genetics, Population Genetics, Quantitative Genetics, Plant Genetics, or a related field
- Knowledge of dairy or beef cattle production preferred
- Strong background in statistical analysis of large and complex datasets
- Proficiency with genetic evaluation and statistical software such as ASReml, BLUPF90, Fortran, R, Python, and SQL
- Experience working in cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure and Azure Databricks
- Excellent communication skills with fluency in English
- Ability to build strong, effective relationships across teams and organizational levels
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
