Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

• Use technology, including drones, ipads and modern software tools to conduct field research experiments
• Follow specific protocols to collect, analyze and distribute large volumes of data
• Collaborate with experiment managers to summarize results of experiments, note problem areas during data collection, and recommend actions
• Effectively communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers and management.
• Assist with research center projects and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, pollinating, and combine/hand harvest. These are critical times for the success of the research program, so weekend work and overtime will be required at these times.
• Operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines.
• Lead soybean disease resistance phenotyping efforts at center.
• May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment
• Provide support for other research projects as assigned

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding or a scientific-related field
• Technologically Savvy: Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling of large volumes of data will be required.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
• Results Driven: Self-motivated and ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills.
• Safety Oriented: Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices

Physical Requirements: Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including shift work and overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks
• Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods, including some overnight stays.
• Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMV
• Must have ability to obtain a pesticide operator license.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.