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POSITION:
Research
Scientist, Herbicide Trait Development
Job location: Johnston, Iowa
Pioneer has established a
new research management position, Research Scientist Herbicide
Trait Development, which will report to the Sr. Research Manager
Crop Genetics Research & Development.
This new research leader will coordinate and execute a
well-resourced, global research program to evaluate and
characterize all herbicide traits and herbicide formulations for
weed control and crop safety on new or existing herbicide
resistance traits within the Pioneer pipeline or portfolio and
will work with product development and registration groups to
drive integration of biological performance into commercial
opportunity.
The Research Scientist Herbicide Trait Development will:
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Conduct and/or supervise
herbicide field efficacy trials on new transgenic events in
corn and soybeans.
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Supervise a group of
scientists and support staff responsible for evaluating new
and supporting existing herbicide resistance traits.
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Design, execute, and interpret
experimental data from field trials to characterize the
efficacy of lead transgenic herbicide resistant events
against target weed species across multiple crops and
environments, early in the trait development process.
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Participate on
cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams within Pioneer
that are charged with the planning, management, and
execution of advancement and development plans for
pre-commercial transgenic herbicide resistant events in corn
and soybean.
For this important role, Pioneer
seeks a strong research leader with excellent strategic vision
and team-building skills, significant expertise in applied field
research, an in-depth working knowledge of field testing
herbicides and scientific procedures, and strong background in
global herbicide products. Superior performance in this position
will lead to further career opportunities within the
organization. The ideal candidate will have:
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A Ph.D. (preferred) or
Master's degree in agronomy, plant physiology, weed science,
or a related plant science discipline with 4 to 6 years of
product development experience.
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In-depth, hands-on working
knowledge of corn and/or soybean herbicide resistance trait
evaluations and event management. Several years of
successful management of both directly reporting and
collaborative (or cooperative) researchers.
Interested candidates should send
resumes to
gdooman@krsearch.net.
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