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Research Assistant - Field (Vegetables division) (000NY) - (LaBelle, Florida, South United States, USA)
Company: Monsanto
Website: http://www.monsanto.com
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Open Til: 20-Dec-09
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Crop Protection/Chemicals
Career Type: Researcher/Scientist
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: N/A
Salary: Competitive

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Monsanto Vegetable Division, a division that includes De Ruiter Seeds, Seminis Seeds and the International Seed Group. At Monsanto, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best individuals through our team-oriented culture that encourages creativity, decision-making, and entrepreneurial spirit.

 

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary Research Team.  The successful Research Assistant will provide computer support for a sweet pepper breeding program and associated special projects.  Additionally, this Research Assistant has the opportunity to contribute to all operations in a sweet pepper breedign program with international reach:  field trials, seed preparation, seeding, field plot management, data collection, harvesting and trial plots.    This is a unique opportunity to work with leading technology and talented research scientists seeking to deliver the best in vegetable crop genetics. 

 

Responsibilities:

 

- Assist in computer related activities for a sweet pepper breeding program and associated special projects.

- Assist in the interpretation of breeding records and summarize findings concisely in writing

- Oversee different greenhouse operations, seeding, management of plants, crossing, self-pollinating, data collection, harvest, etc. 

- Utilitzation of research equipment

- Perform safety inspections and assist in providing safety training and guidance to field personnel.

- Work closely with other research sites to keep program operating efficiently

- Assist in other projects and perform other duties as and when required.

Monsanto is the largest developer, grower and marketer of fruit and vegetable seeds in the world. We lead the development of hybrids that improve nutrition, boost crop yields, limit spoilage and reduce the need of chemicals. Research is the heart of Monsanto and its future as we are committed to consistently introducing innovative products for our customers. It's amazing to consider that improving human health, promoting environmental stewardship and fostering greater economic growth for the agricultural community can all start with something as small as a seed.

Required:

- Bachelors in plant science or related fields, Master's in Plant breeding, genetics, plant science or related field preferred

- High level of competence in learning new computer programs required

- Ability to work extended hours during the peak seasons

- Experience utilizing MS Excel and MS Word

- Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams

- Ability to lift 40 lbs