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POSITION:
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Haploid Optimization Research Associate
Job Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Monsanto Company, based in
St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading biotechnology company and a
global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural
products that improve farm productivity and food quality. As a
Fortune 500 company, Monsanto has been ranked as one of the top
ten employers in the biotechnology industry by "Science"
Magazine. Join our innovative R&D team today!
We are seeking a motivated scientist to serve as an integral
part of a multidisciplinary team. Located in St. Louis, the
Research Assistant will conduct laboratory experiments and
manage individual lab-based projects within the DH optimization
team. Key responsibilities will include administering individual
research projects; recruiting, training, and developing
temporary personnel; interacting with scientists and breeders
for project-related needs; participating in task-related
document creation; ensuring overall safety of the site; and
taking lead responsibility for specific areas of research
program operations.
Successful candidates will possess an MS in Plant Sciences, such
as in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Botany, Plant Physiology,
Cytogenetics, or related fields. Computer proficiency with
strong leadership, organizational, communication and record
keeping skills are essential. Must be able to work effectively
as part of a multidisciplinary - multicultural corn research
team.
Some overnight travel will be required during spring planting
and fall harvest seasons, as well as occasional travel to winter
nursery sites.
We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package with
outstanding career development opportunities in a team-oriented
environment.
To apply on-line, please visit the Careers section of our
website at www.monsanto.com
and search by
req. mons-00009124.
Monsanto values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
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