DuPont Pioneer is seeking a Research Associate in Napoleon, Ohio.

The Research Associate performs duties essential to a comprehensive commercial soybean breeding program. The Research Associate will manage day-to-day field and lab operations related to a soybean research breeding program. This includes seed and information preparation, planting, herbicide applications, plot maintenance, plot harvest, data collection/interpretation, disease screening and molecular market experiments. This individual may organize and supervise work of seasonal employees and occasionally regular employees.

Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required. This position will require extended hours and overnight trips to off-site locations during peak periods. Additional travel may be necessary to assist at off-season nursery locations. Continuous training will be required in order to obtain new skills needed for utilization of new technologies and to stay current with changes in the industry.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in agriculture or scientific related field and minimum of 0 to 2 years of industry related experience is required, or equivalent levels of relevant education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as math and computer skills including Excel and Access.
• Ability to effectively use in-house software tools, handheld devices and comfortable working with large datasets is required.
• Candidates should possess a demonstrated ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Candidates must have the ability to train and supervise temporary employees and have the ability to work as a strong team member as well as work independently when needed.
• Ability to operate farm and research equipment is required.

Apply online at www.pioneer.com/careers.
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