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POSITION:
Field Trial
Associate, Texas/Louisiana
Location:
Mississippi/Arkansas rice growing region
BASF, The Chemical Company, is a Fortune 100 chemical
company dedicated to making products that make our customers'
products better. At BASF, we make careers better, too.
Throughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in
agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded
in 1998 and is represented at seven sites in four countries.
With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially
well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology, creating
and commercializing innovative products to help keep the world's
growing population well fed in the 21st century.
Job Description
The Field
Trial Associate will be a member of the Development team
within the BASF Plant Science organization. This team
performs critical activities necessary to advance BPS's
plant breeding and biotechnology projects from idea to
marketplace as fast and effectively as possible.
The Field
Trial Associate will provide direct operational oversight
for regulated rice field trial and seed increase program
based in the U.S. Midsouth. This program supports the field
testing needs of a high throughput rice trait pipeline. The
Associate will work with a high degree of independence and
be responsible for assuring that seed is handled and trials
executed in full compliance with APHIS and Company
guidelines governing GM and phytosanitary requirements for
rice.
The
position will be located in the Mississippi/Arkansas rice
growing region.
Qualifications
Required:
M.S. Degree in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, or equivalent -OR-
B.S. Degree +3 years experience. Demonstrated field trial
experience in rice and the ability to work independently is
required.
BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are
accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
or equivalent.
Desired:
Demonstrated experience working with USDA-regulated
organisms in a field testing environment. Demonstrated
experience in conducting research trials through
cooperators.
To Apply:
Please
note that we accept online applications only, through our
website at
http://www.basf.com/careers
Please click on "Search job openings," and enter
0800929 into the keyword
search box.
We offer compensation and benefits
that reflect our leadership position.
For more information about careers at BASF, The Chemical
Company, or to view all of our current openings, visit our
website at
http://www.basf.com/careers.
No search firms.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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