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POSITION:
Research
Equipment Assistant I/II
Job location: Waterman, Illinois
Monsanto Company, based in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to become an
integral member of the Research Equipment team at our Waterman,
Ilinois location. In this role the candidate will be a member of
the NA Corn Breeding Team and function as a technical expert to
various internal groups. Key interfaces include communication
with staff members located at multiple NA Corn Breeding sites,
and regional Safety team members.
Responsibilities include:
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Assist with providing
technical knowledge on a variety of research equipment in
order to aid the equipment team in providing sound
recommendations for planning and strategy development.
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Participate in the
development, implementation, and coordination of process
improvements in the business arena of Research Equipment.
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Assist with equipment projects
and participation on various teams to monitor and improve
equipment performance.
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Collect, analyze, and report
information related to equipment and capital projects are
also important responsibilities for this role.
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Provide secondary equipment
support to breeding locations in order to resolve issues
that may prevent accurate and timely data collection.
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Provide reporting of equipment
issues and solutions.
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Participate in equipment
testing and evaluation through hands on data collection and
test management to ensure that specific test procedures are
followed.
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Assist in communicating with
various suppliers regarding specific upgrading, servicing,
and repairing of research equipment.
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Provide world wide equipment
support when needed.
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Coordinate equipment training
for field personnel.
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Communicate equipment detail
to ESH and Ag Engineering groups that may affect the overall
safety of equipment operation and manage safety updates to
Monsanto's fleet of research equipment.
The successful candidate will
possess:
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4 year degree in Mechanized
Agriculture, Ag Systems Technology/Management or related
discipline including 1+ year of related work experience
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Technical knowledge of
agricultural equipment
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Proficiency with utilizing
database and spreadsheet software to manage information/data
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Ability to analyze information
and deliver comprehensive recommendations
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Ability to work under time
constraints and to handle multiple tasks
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Strong interpersonal and
communication skills
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Ability to communicate ideas
and concepts clearly and concisely
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Ability to identify problems
and deliver effective solutions and work both individually
and as a part of a team
Willingness to:
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Travel and relocate (periodic
overnight travel during the year is possible)
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Adjust work schedule to meet
seasonal demands
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Work weekends or extended
hours as work demands dictate
At Monsanto, we offer a highly
competitive salary & benefits package with career development
opportunities in a team-oriented working environment.
To apply on-line, please visit the Careers section of our
website at www.monsanto.com
and search by
req. mons-00009217.
Monsanto values diversity & is an equal opportunity employer.
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