Genetic Services Specialist

Job Description

Main Purpose of Role:

Being part of our dynamic Northern Ireland team, you will report to the Genetic Services Manager. It will be your responsibility to provide a first-class advisory service to dairy and beef farmers on the Cogent portfolio of products and services to achieve improvements to the customer’s herd.

Key Responsibilities:

– To run an efficient service utilising the pedigree mating service where possible

– To build effective relationships with customers to deliver a service that meets their breeding requirements

– Provide support across departments including Precision and Sales in delivering a professional service to new and existing customers

– To manage and update the supporting IT database

– To provide detailed action reports to customers and sales staff

– Take responsibility for all record keeping and herd reports

– Manage your own diary and accommodate customer and sales staff requests where possible

– Continuously develop and improve the working practices of both you and your team

Essential skills:

– Excellent knowledge of pedigree and commercial dairy cattle breeding

– Demonstrate a good understanding of cattle physiology

– An ability to build and maintain strong relationships, both internally and externally

– Have excellent knowledge and experience of MS office packages

– Be prepared to travel to carry out your role

– Full clean driving licence

Enhanced Benefits

– Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays

– Matched Pension Scheme

– Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

– BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

– Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years

– Enhanced Family Leave

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