Description:

We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We link and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.

BASF - the Chemical Company - consolidated its plant biotechnology activities in BASF Plant Science in 1998. Today, about 800 employees are working to optimize crops for more efficient agriculture, renewable raw materials and healthier nutrition.

We are currently looking for a Field Associate at our Ames, Iowa location.

The Field Associate is a member of the Development team within the BASF Plant Science organization. Under supervision of the Field Trial Supervisor, the selected applicant will conduct both USDA-regulated and non-regulated field trial programs. This program supports the testing needs of a high throughput multi-target trait pipeline, supporting primarily maize with the potential to include other crops.

Responsibilities will include:

• Seed preparation for planting.
• Operation and maintenance of planting equipment, chemical application, plot maintenance.
• Tissue sampling.
• Data and regulated tissue sample collection.
• Operation and maintenance of combine for mechanical harvest.
• Responsible for local execution of regulatory compliance measures including maintenance of isolation distances.
• Training for part-time staff, transgenic seed containment, and volunteer monitoring and management.
• Hiring and day-to-day supervision of temporary workers during peak seasonal workload (i.e., tissue sampling and harvest).

Must be willing to use a semi-tractor/trailer to move oversized equipment and operate such equipment, including performance of periodic inspections and maintenance of field and lab equipment.

***This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.***

Qualifications:

• BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Required:

• PhD/MS Degree in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Crop Science, Genetics, Crop Protection, Biological Sciences, or Related Field -OR• BS Degree in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Crop Science, Genetics, Crop Protection, Biological Sciences, or Related Field with 3+ years experience -OR• AA Degree in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Crop Science, Genetics, Crop Protection, Biological Sciences, or Related Field with 7+ years experience. (Experience will be at a minimum participating in field research).
• Ability and willingness to work in adverse environmental conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and sunshine.
• Demonstrated expertise with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and email applications, or similar applications in a network environment.
• Demonstrated experience with field research equipment such as tractors, planters, sprayers, combines, handheld data collection devices, label printers/software, seed counters, moisture meters, shellers, and other instruments unique to the seed industry.

Desired:

• Demonstrated experience working with USDA-regulated organisms in a field testing environment.
• Experience leading temporary employees.
• Current Class A CDL or ability and willingness to obtain one within 6 months of hire date.
• Experience with production of multiple crops.
• Experience with agricultural production processes.
• Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators license upon hire or acquired within 6 months of hire date.

APPLY ONLINE:
http://jobs.basf.us/job/Ames-Field-Associate-Job-IA-50010/60998600/

Job reference 1401374

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.