Overview:

AgReliant Genetics is the fastest growing independent seed company in the industry and currently the 3rd largest corn seed company in the United States. Our goal is to offer the best seed products to our North American customers through superior research, breeding and production techniques by focusing ONLY on seed. Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, AgReliant Genetics is owned by two of the largest independent seed companies in the world. KWS and Limagrain bring over 200 years of combined seed experience to AgReliant Genetics. Innovation, superior service and exceptional customer value are the center point of our multiple brand offering. AgReliant Genetics offers the best seed products available through the brands; AgriGold, LG Seeds, Great Lakes Hybrids, Wensman, Producers Hybrids, and Pride. The cornerstone of the success of AgReliant Genetics is our people. At every level, our employees have a hand in maintaining the company’s reputation and furthering our growth. That’s why we pursue excellent people and do our best to provide a challenging and rewarding work experience.

Full-time position beginning Spring 2014 to coordinate drought screening project.

The position is based in Kearney, NE.

This is an excellent opportunity for one who desires to continue learning and taking on new challenges.

Responsibilities:
The Drought Screening Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and conducting drought screening experiments in cooperation with the company’s western corn breeding programs. Specific responsibilities include:

• Performing and/or coordinating all aspects of the Native Traits Program’s drought screening project, involving activities such as seed packaging, planting, irrigation management, data gathering, spraying, and harvesting.
• Site selection for drought screening and maintaining communication with test plot cooperators.
• Operation and maintenance of field research equipment.
• Recruiting, training and supervising part-time crews in the field and seed lab.
• Assisting in activities at the Kearney station as needed.
• Learning proprietary plant breeding software programs.
• Attending several internal or external meetings periodically throughout the year.
• Maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, customer service and professionalism that promotes a positive image of the company and the research department
  
  Duties and responsibilities may be revised as needed by the Native Traits Genetics Manager and/or Director of Plant Breeding Technology either verbally and/or in writing.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must have B.S. or M.S. degree in Agriculture or related fields with experience in conducting small research experimental trials.
• Person must have good mechanical knowledge, ability to plan and manage multiple projects completely and accurately; attention to detail; problem solving skills; strong interpersonal and communication skills required, working knowledge of common PC based software.

Physical Requirements:

• • Ability to work required hours; ability to lift 50 lbs.; ability to work in both the field and station facility in Kearney; required 30-40 nights of overnight travel per year to test locations & winter nurseries; ability to obtain and maintain a CDL driver’s license.

To apply online visit our website at: https://careers-agreliantgenetics.icims.com/jobs/1679/drought-screening-coordinator/job