Research Agronomist
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Us: A career at MFA Incorporated is your opportunity to support farmers and ranchers in our communities. We focus on whole-farm solutions through continuous learning and a collaborative team spirit. At MFA team members are empowered to be strong customer partners and forward-thinking stewards of the land.
Responsibilities: This person will drive innovation in agronomic practices by leading research and development initiatives that advance MFA Agronomy Services. Design implement and evaluate field trials and research projects to generate actionable insights for crop production and sustainability. Foster a culture of continuous learning by developing and delivering comprehensive training publications and events for staff and customers. Provide expert support to internal teams and external partners ensuring the effective adoption of new technologies and best practices. Collaborate with federal state local and private sector stakeholders to enhance agronomic programming and consultation services supporting both MFA Incorporated and its customer base.
What Youll Do
- Lead MFAs trialing efforts for product development product vetting and education.
- Develop and implement replicated trial protocols.
- Manage large-scale trials research personnel and research assets including tractors planters combines trucks trailers and tillage equipment.
- Work with leaders in MFAs crop protection plant foods and seed divisions to provide support and research resources.
- Collaborate with MFAs agronomy and sales staff to place trials and collect data from large field-scale trials.
- Partner with vendors and external partners on contract research and trial protocols.
- Present trial data and findings at MFA-sponsored trainings.
- Analyze and present data to research partners.
- Assist in developing publications as an MFA resource for customers and staff.
Benefits
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Prescription Insurance
- 401k with Company Match
- Retirement Plan
- PTO on Day 1
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Educational Assistance
Qualifications
- M.S. Degree in Agronomy or related field preferred
- Two years minimum agriculture contract and/or federal program experience required
- Class A CDL no air brake restrictions or the ability to obtain
- Certified Commercial Applicator License or the ability to obtain
Apply If
- You desire to thrive in agriculture and seek a key role in the industry.
- You embody our commitment to success and reflect our company culture.
- You have or are willing to develop basic computer skills.
Join us in making a positive impact in agriculture. Apply today!
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
MFA Incorporated is a regional farm supply and farm service cooperative based in Missouri that serves row crop farmers and ranchers with locations in four states. MFA offers top-notch careers inside agriculture and we're proud to help our member/customers feed the world.
