Job Description
Posting Start Date:  2/24/26
Offer ID:  1794
Unit:  Limagrain Vegetable Seeds Traits and Technology
Job Title:  Project Manager - Genomics and Sequencing Technology Development (M/F)
Job Location:  Loire-Authion
Contract type:  Permanent
Job Description: 

Function

Lead and develop strategic projects in structural genomics and next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies to support innovation in vegetable seed breeding. The role combines team management, technology-driven project leadership, and strong scientific expertise.

Main Goal

By reporting to the Genomics & Metabolomics Team Lead you will:

  • Lead strategic genomics and NGS projects, from objective definition to scientific and budgetary reporting.
  • Manage and develop a team of engineers, ensuring prioritization, skill development, and collective performance.
  • Develop and deploy robust molecular biology and sequencing methods adapted to plant species.
  • Supervise high-throughput sequencing projects (Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, PacBio) and coordinate associated bioinformatics analyses.
  • Work closely with Genetics, Bioinformatics, Metabolomics, Pathology, Research Application and Breeding teams to enable multi-omics data integration and genotyping technologies optimization.
  • Maintain active technology scouting, propose innovative approaches, and contribute to scientific visibility (presentations, patents, conferences).

The position interacts closely with trait genetics, bioinformatics, pathology, genome editing, and research application & breeding teams.

What we expect of you

  • PhD or engineering degree in molecular biology, genomics with a minimum of 5 years’ experience (plant, human, and/or animal biology).
  • Proven expertise in bioinformatics analysis of NGS data (QC, preprocessing, mapping, variant calling, de novo assembly, annotation).
  • Proficiency in Unix environments and bioinformatics pipelines.
  • Demonstrated experience in scientific project management and team supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of NGS technologies (Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, PacBio).
  • Familiarity with plant systems and the seed industry is a plus.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Fluent French and English required.

Your benefits and working environment

Access to cutting-edge technology platforms, a collaborative and innovative culture, strong career development opportunities, and international exposure.

The position is based in La Bohalle, near Angers, France (Maine-et-Loire, 49).
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Information at a Glance
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Limagrain is the global leader in vegetable seeds and operates in the market with three Business Units: HM.CLAUSE, Vilmorin-Mikado, and Hazera. Limagrain Vegetable Seeds has developed a product portfolio comprising more than 40 species and operates on all continents. The significant investment in technologies and development, coupled with close customer relationships and a culture of partnerships, enables Limagrain Vegetable Seeds to provide vegetable growers worldwide with efficient seeds adapted to the needs of each region.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.
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