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POSITION:
Research
Associate
Job location: Woodland, California
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with
Seminis. At Seminis, a
division of Monsanto, we
are committed to recruiting and retaining the best individuals
through our team-oriented culture that encourages creativity,
decision-making, and entrepreneurial spirit. Seminis is the
largest developer, grower and marketer of fruit and vegetable
seeds in the world. We lead the development of hybrids that
improve nutrition, boost crop yields, limit spoilage and reduce
the need of chemicals. Research is the heart of Seminis and its
future as we are committed to consistently introducing
innovative products for our customers. It's amazing to consider
that improving human health, promoting environmental stewardship
and fostering greater economic growth for the agricultural
community can all start with something as small as a seed.
We seek a motivated
Research Associate
at our Woodland, California location.
In this role the candidate will have the following
responsibilities:
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Assist
with data collection and data entry into MIDAS.
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Purchasing supplies and maintaining supply inventories.
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Insuring
that all invoices are paid by working with Vendors and
Accounts Payable. Also responsible for necessary paperwork
signing up new vendors.
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Support
Production Technology data collection in field and cages as
requested.
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Support
Foundation Seed data collection in field and cages as
needed.
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Collect,
prepare, and ship plant tissue samples as directed for
molecular marker research.
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Grow
greenhouse plants.
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Package
and ship trial seed as requested.
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Maintain
seed inventory, including annual seed inventory
reconciliation.
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Assist
with maintenance of seed and bulb crops as directed,
including harvest of seed and bulbs.
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Assist
with bulb grading and evaluation as directed.
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Support
BioTech projects in crossing and backcrossing while
following applicable governmental and Monsanto
regulations.
The successful candidate will
possess:
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Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Genetics or related field
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3-5 years
related experience and/or training; or equivalent
combination of education and experience
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Valid
driver’s license
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Some
travel will be required in support of onion breeding program
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Ability
to communicate effectively in Spanish and English
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Computer
skills to include standard Microsoft office software and the
ability to learn other software systems
Desired skills:
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Experience with ESH compliance and in growing and working
with plants.
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Posses or
have the ability to obtain pesticide applicators license,
forklift license and tractor driver license.
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Have
foresight and take the initiative to accomplish necessary
tasks.
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Be
results oriented, completing tasks in a timely manner.
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Organized, with good record keeping skills.
At Seminis, we offer a highly
comp. salary & benefits pkg. w/career development opportunities!
Apply online at the Career
website www.monsanto.com
and select req. #mons-00008997.
Monsanto is an EOE.
We value diversity.
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