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Crop Breeder
能源、环保、农业·农、林、牧、渔
Crop breeders use genetics and biotechnology to improve crop varieties for higher yield, quality, and stress tolerance, supporting sustainable agriculture.
Daily work
- 01Design and execute field crossing and selection experiments, recording crop growth data.
- 02Analyze genetic markers and genomic data to assist in selecting elite individuals.
- 03Participate in seed resource management and variety trials, evaluating new variety performance.
- 04Collaborate with molecular biology teams to advance gene editing applications.
- 05Write experimental reports and research papers, attend academic conferences.
- 06Visit demonstration sites to provide technical support and training to farmers.
Ability requirements
Hard skills
- Knowledge of plant genetics and breeding
- Field trial design and statistical analysis
- Marker-assisted selection techniques
- Genomic data analysis skills
- Laboratory skills (PCR, sequencing, etc.)
Soft skills
- Patience and attention to detail
- Systematic thinking
- Teamwork and communication
- Problem-solving and innovative thinking
- Long-term planning and perseverance
Best suited for
Suitable for those passionate about plant science, enjoy fieldwork and experiments, detail-oriented, and tolerant of long-term repetitive work.
Less suited for
Not suitable for those who seek quick results, dislike outdoor or field labor, or hate repetitive experiments.
Salary (monthly)
Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only
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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.