Field Station Manager
Location: Various US Locations Collaborating. Inspiring. Leading.
Monsanto has always embraced innovation and always focused on making a better world. You can see it in our groundbreaking technology and in our dynamic environment where your skills and your career can grow and develop. We know that every day, new ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. You’ll be respected, you’ll contribute to the bottom line and you’ll help farmers feed the world.
Field Station Manager – Req #: 00BX7
Various US Locations
Monsanto is seeking several highly motivated Field Station Managers throughout the United States. In this position, you’ll work as a member of a multidisciplinary breeding team. You will play a critical role in research implementation and will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge proprietary field research equipment, superior genetic material and help drive large yield testing programs. A relocation package will be offered.
Key Business Accountabilities:
- Responsible for all day-to-day operations of the testing program and general operations of a multifunctional research site.
- Maintain site responsibility partnerships to ensure efficient work flow and work load balancing.
- Partner with the onsite Breeders to support individual program needs and work priorities to ensure that they are accomplished.
- Ensure that site staff is trained in all ESH procedures, regulatory and compliance protocols, and business conduct protocols.
- Acquire and maintain facilities and equipment for effective and efficient functioning of all programs.
- Participate in the hiring, training and supervision of program support staff.
- Process seed for Monsanto Testing and packet and set up Pre-Commercial experiments as required.
- Administer the recruiting, training, development and retention of station personnel.
Core Business/Functional Skills and Education:
- A BS in Plant Breeding, Agronomy or related field of study and 5+ years of people and project management in an agricultural-related position.
- A MS in Plant Breeding, Agronomy or related field of study with 3+ years of people and project management experience in an agricultural research role is preferred.
- Broad knowledge of crop production and farming practices.
- Experience with farm equipment operation and repair.
- Strong computer skills related to data acquisition, organization, and data analysis.
- The ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Good working knowledge of statistics and experimental design is desired.
Various US locations are available and a relocation package will be offered.
To view the complete job description for this exciting position and/or apply online to this opportunity please visit our website at jobs.monsanto.com/fieldstationmanager
We offer very competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package.
Monsanto is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures. EEO/AA EMPLOYER M/F/D/V More positions from: Monsanto Company Posted from October 9, 2012 until April 9, 2013 SeedQuest reference number: 30454 |