Research Associate 2
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Job Location:
Nevada, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are hiring a Research Associate 2 to lead the execution of corn and soybean nursery seed production strictly follow HSE and Stewardship practices provide quality seed meeting quantity and timeline targets to assist scientists in delivering project goals as well as to support site management with the functional activities of a research station.
Accountabilities:
- Functioning as an integral member of a team leading aspects of packaging planting cultivating note taking processing and harvesting in seed production nurseries.
- Responsible for efforts to maintain integrity of seed inventory packaging field layout pollinating seed processing and data collection.
- Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship related company policies and practices including completing all required company training courses.
- Assist in the automatic seed packaging facility in Nevada Iowa during peak seasons.
- Operate and troubleshoot specialized seed research equipment including harvesters seed processing and packaging equipment.
- Provide daily direction to contract staff and task specific training to FTEs and contract staff.
- Leading complex projects and deliver on key target including understanding and operating within given budget.
Qualifications :
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring current or future sponsorship (which also includes OPT/CPT and H-1B visas).
- Associates degree in Agriculture Operations Management or related field; or 2 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software systems.
- A basic understanding of plant genetics and breeding is desirable.
- Clear understanding of the practices and procedures that affect nursery seed production quality quantity and timelines.
- Demonstrated outstanding communication skills and experience working with interdisciplinary teams.
- A valid drivers license with an acceptable drivers history.
- Ability to obtain a chemical applicators license within 3-6 months of hire date is strongly recommended.
- Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in field.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the growing season.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
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Learn more about ourteamand ourmission here: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transfo ... View more
