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POSITION:
Research
Associate, Solanaceous and Cucurbit crops
Location: Woodland,
California
At Seminis, a division of
Monsanto, we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best
individuals through our team-oriented culture that encourages
creativity, decision-making and entrepreneurial spirit. Seminis
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 for chemicals. Research is at the heart of
Seminis 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.
Seminis has an opening for a Research Assistant to
produce seed for Solanaceous and Cucurbit crops.
Responsibilities:
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Reviewing
seed inventories, ordering seed from germplasm repositories,
increasing seed under greenhouse and field conditions,
performing required seed treatments, filling seed orders and
distributing seed to Seminis locations worldwide.
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Conducting standard pathology fungal disease screens for
Solanaceous and Cucurbit crops under lab, greenhouse and
field conditions.
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Maintaining the fungal culture collection and diagnose plant
diseases.
Required
Experience/Education/Attributes:
Desired
Experience/Education/Attributes:
Please note
that only applications submitted through the Monsanto career web
site will be considered for this position.
To view a more complete and detailed job description of this
exciting position, please visit our website at
www.monsanto.com and to
apply online select req. #
mons-00010232.
We offer very competitive salaries and an extensive benefits
package.
Monsanto values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
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