RiceTec, Inc. is a technology-based rice company focused on high-value products. RiceTec has been developing hybrid rice since 1988 and was the first company to commercialize hybrid rice seed in North and South America. With corporate headquarters in Alvin, Texas, RiceTec combines unique skills in rice farming; modern, technology-based breeding techniques; and diverse, germplasm collection to efficiently develop and economically produce superior hybrid seed products, as well as specialty rice for consumer markets.
The Bilingual Chinese Information Analyst is responsible for developing new databases encompassing both internal research and data analysis processes, as well as research and marketing data from Chinese hybrid rice production and research sources including the National & Provincial Rice Variety Approval Program. Duties include the preparation of data for analysis and database loading, developing custom scripts databases to facilitate data processing and analysis, and assisting in deriving scientifically meaningful results from computational analyses.
Provide expertise in field of research to other department members.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in Bioinformatics, Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Computer Science or scientific related field and minimum of 2 to 4 years of industry related experience, or equivalent amounts of relevant education and experience.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Management Responsibilities: Demonstrated ability to work in a team oriented environment, both within the research setting and across functions. Skills and experience appropriate for managing breeding and testing operations at the station manager level.
Language Ability: Bilingual Chinese (Mandarin) required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management. Fluency in English, excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences.
Math Ability: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in programming and proficiency in basic SQL are required. A working knowledge of statistics and statistical packages. Research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry and/or genetics is desirable. Research experience with plants and with high throughput biological data. This position requires a self-motivated individual who works well in a team environment, possesses strong computer skills, and good problem solving skills.
Certificates and Licenses: No certifications needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
RiceTec Inc. offers competitive pay and benefits. RiceTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more about our company please visit our website listed above.
