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POSITION:
Data
Production Assistant
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 for chemicals. Research is at 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.
Seminis is seeking talented individuals to our High Throughput
Genotyping team in Woodland, California. Our team
provides molecular marker technology services for the production
of genotype data to support vegetable and row crop breeding.
Responsibilities:
- Operating and
troubleshooting state-of-the-art robotic equipment for PCR
reaction assembly, DNA extraction, and sample processing.
- Using fluorescence
detection and other means for capturing PCR results.
- Analyzing and delivering
high-quality genotyping data.
- Adhering to established
protocols.
- Communicating across teams
on a daily basis.
The successful candidate
will:
- thrive on meeting
production challenges;
- insist on high quality
results;
- demonstrate effective
problem solving skills;
- be detail and results
oriented while working in a dynamic, deadline-driven
environment.
The candidate will be able to work independently and as part
of a team, and will need to build strong relationships and
networks with Monsanto managers, peers, and partners.
Along with data production, the individual will be
responsible for working with the Monsanto Breeding
Technology team in driving implementation of new technology
and methods in order to meet the genotyping production
demands.
Required
Experience/Education/Attributes:
- BS degree or higher in
Science or Engineering with a minimum of 1 year of
experience in a data production setting.
- Work with a sense of
urgency.
- Strong mechanical aptitude
and experience with laboratory robotics and automation.
- Ability to diagnose and
remedy hardware and software problems quickly as they relate
to laboratory equipment and automation.
- Excellent verbal and
written communication skills with the ability to communicate
clearly with other team members.
- Proficiency in using
Microsoft Office applications.
Preference will be given to candidates who have successfully
completed coursework in molecular biology, genetics, plant
breeding and statistics.
Desired
Experience/Education/Attributes:
- At least 2 years of
automation lab or data production experience outside of
academic labs.
- Aptitude with laboratory
information management systems.
- Evidence of strong talents
in the areas of problem solving, agility, self motivation
and attention to detail.
- Experience in Lean, Six
Sigma, or ISO certification is highly desirable.
Less than 10% travel time is
expected within this role.
Relocation benefits are available to the qualified candidate.
Please note that only applications
submitted through the Monsanto career web site will be
considered for this position.
To view a more complete and detailed job description of this
exciting position, please visit our website at
www.monsanto.com and to
apply online select req. #
mons-00010218.
We offer very competitive salaries and an extensive benefits
package.
Monsanto values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
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