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Qualifications
Required Skills/Experience:
- MS degree in Agronomy, Weed Science, Entomology or related discipline
- Hands on production experience with corn, soybean or other field crops
- Effectively demonstrate self motivation, initiative, assertiveness, and results orientation
- Successfully work in a fast-paced changing environment
- Ability to successfully work in teams
- Willingness to relocate
- Strong people and communication skills
- Desire for long term career advancement (i.e. Research, Marketing or other areas)
- Good computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office/Outlook).
- Willingness to travel and live/work in a rural environment
- Ability to lift 60 pounds if necessary (a bag of seed)
- Ability to pass a driving record background check (i.e. moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.).
- Federal regulations from the Department of Transportation cover this position and mandate the passing of certain pre-employment requirements, such as a background check, drug test and physical.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Ph.D. in Agronomy, Weed Science, Entomology or related discipline
- 3+ years experience preferred in agronomic sciences or a related field with emphasis on applied field research