Description
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BASF - the Chemical Company - consolidated its plant biotechnology activities in BASF Plant Science in 1998. Today, about 800 employees are working to optimize crops for more efficient agriculture, renewable raw materials and healthier nutrition. We are currently looking for a Field Testing Supervisor at our Ames, IA location.
The Field Testing Supervisor is a member of the Development team within the BASF Plant Science organization, and will independently manage multi-location, small acreage, high throughput regulated and non-regulated field trial programs across different crop groups and project targets.

The Field Testing Supervisor is responsible for:

• Managing both regulated and non-regulated field trials in full regulatory compliance, including receipt and origination of material in accordance with BASF Plant Science guidelines.
• Managing 1-5 BASF Plant Science employees, hire and supervise required temporary workers and develop budgets for development activities of own group.
• Serving as local contact to state and federal regulatory agencies regarding compliance in growing transgenic crops, and managing regulated seed shipments.
• Implementing and maintaining Stewardship and Responsible Care programs that protect BASF finances, image, employee and environmental safety and product integrity.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Required:

• PhD in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Crop Science, Genetics, Crop Protection or Related Field + 3 years relevant experience - OR - MS (similar background) + 5 years relevant experience - OR - BS (similar background) + 8 years relevant experience - OR - AA Degree (similar background) + 10 years relevant experience.
• At least 3 years field trial experience conducting agronomic, hybrid or variety, herbicide, insecticide or similar trial types.
• Demonstrated experience with small plot field trial equipment including tractors, planters, sprayers, combines, handheld data collection devices, label printers/software, seed counters, moisture meters, threshers, and other instruments unique to the industry.
• Ability and willingness to work in adverse environmental conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and sunshine.
• Demonstrated aptitude with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Lotus Notes (or MS Outlook) in a network environment.

Desired:

• Experience working with USDA-regulated organisms in a field testing environment.
• Experience managing a multi-location field testing network.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience using a field testing database.
• Current Class A CDL, or ability and willingness to obtain one within 6 months of hire date.
• Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators license upon hire or acquired within 6 months of hire date.

APPLY ONLINE:
http://jobs.basf.us/job/Ames-Field-Testing-Supervisor-Job-IA-50010/214516900/

Reference: 1402808

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