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, Eureka, and Pride. Duties and Responsibilities: 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.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in a molecular breeding program with focus on accurately characterizing our germplasm for a number of diseases to then select for resistance.
• Participate in seasonal cycles from seed preparation through nursery harvest.
• Develop a familiarity with corn diseases, key germplasm, and breeding techniques.
• Ensure that the team is trained and compliant with all safety policies and procedures
• Some travel to company meetings, out-of-state trials, winter nurseries, and occasional conferences.
• 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.

Qualifications and Required Skills / Experience:

• BS in plant pathology, plant sciences, agronomy, or a related field.
• Skilled in plant pathology, including pathogen culture, inoculation, visual rating, etc.
• Proficiency with database applications, and spreadsheet software.
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and innovative. Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams. Excellent leadership and people skills.
• Able to work under field conditions in trials and nurseries and lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to write and speak in English fluently.

Desired Skills / Experience:

• Exposure to basic molecular marker data analysis for marker assisted selection.
• Minimum 2 years of applicable experience. • Knowledge and experience in field operations and agronomy.
• Knowledge of plant breeding, genetics, statistics, and/or molecular markers is a plus.
• Record of innovation and process improvement in an applied breeding program.

Visit the following link to apply online: https://careers-agreliantgenetics.icims.com/jobs/1872/plant-pathology-associate/job