Senior Research Associate (CGR00001183) - Employment, in USA

Job Title:  Senior Research Associate (CGR00001183)
Location: - (Jonesboro, Arkansas, South United States, USA)
Company:  DuPont Pioneer
Deadline: 23rd Nov 2013
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: N/A



Position conducts Area corn hybrid and soybean variety testing activities. This testing is a collaboration between Pioneer customers, BU tech teams and research and includes planning, execution, data quality and process improvement. Known as IMPACT plots (Intensively Managed Product Advancement, Characterization and Training plots), this testing will be the primary data source for final commercial advancement of corn and soybean products in the US and Canada. Activities include timely planting, superior plotsmanship, accurate in season data collection and timely harvest to support Area level advancement.

Anticipated month of hire is January 2014.


Skills:
Performs all aspects of pre-commercial yield testing operations including execution and data collection within assigned geography. This includes planting, data collection and harvest of corn and soybean locations within a defined geography to support local product advancement.

Participates in the development of testing plans meeting the data needs to support product advancement. Enters data into appropriate database in a timely manner.

Train and supervise part time/seasonal labor to meet project objectives.

Strong interest and aptitude to operate and maintain planting and harvesting equipment including complex electronics, global positioning systems and data collection. Ability to perform all aspects of equipment maintenance.
Implement refinements in evolving technologies, equipment, and methodologies to product testing.
Conduct all operations in a safe and cost effective manner on time.


Educational Qualifications Desired

Bachelor's degree in agronomy, seed physiology, biology, plant breeding or scientific related field and 5 to 7 years of industry related experience, or equivalent amounts of relevant education and experience.

Competencies and Experience Desired
5-7 years experience in field testing including planting and harvesting activities preferred.
Commercial Driver's License or ability obtain

Excellent personal interaction skills required for fostering teamwork, enhancing a good working environment, and effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work outside in varying environmental and ergonomic conditions.
Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new skills.


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