The Ag Solutions, Research & Development, Herbicide Discovery Group has an immediate opening for a motivated Associate Investigator to work in our Newark, Delaware research facility. The successful candidate will work independently and under the supervision of a Principal Investigator on projects related to the discovery, optimization and characterization of safe and sustainable new weed control technologies for Global agriculture.

Working in a team environment, the successful candidate will have job responsibilities, which include but are not limited to:

• Experimental test implementation involving bioassays to detect the effects of chemicals on crops and weeds including studies with numerous biological observations and test evaluations
• Compound dilution, preparation, formulation and application of test solutions
• Capability to independently design and implement tests to answer specific research questions
• Plant bioassay propagation and preparation in collaboration with propagation specialist and Potting and Seeding group to cater to specific screen needs
• Field, growth chamber and greenhouse plant production and propagation as necessary to support research efforts
• Occasionally this research may require field applications using small plot technique.
• Data collection, collation, analysis and generation of reports using various software tools.
• Understanding of design of experiments and experience in statistical data analysis as needed for technical data summarization.
• Ability to present summary technical results in both internal and external meeting formats.
• Ability to troubleshoot impediments to successful test implementation and devise improvements in testing protocols

MS in Weed Science, Crop Science, Agronomy, Botany or related discipline, with a working knowledge of biological and organic chemistry; or equivalent experience and knowledge in such areas or BS with at least 10 years of research experience

• Basic laboratory skills, including but not limited to analytical weighing, liquid transfer, sample preparation, serial dilution, treatment application, test evaluation and collection of data.
• Strict observance and adherence to required and approved safety procedures.
• Familiarity or experience in safely working with chemicals of unknown toxicological hazard.         
• Familiarity with and interest in conducting greenhouse, controlled environment chamber, and/or field trials with experimental chemicals.
• Strong critical thinking capabilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including group presentations of experimental results.
• Good computer skills with an understanding of MS Windows Operating System and typical MS Office suite applications as well as applications such as Outlook and other databases.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Willing to work in a group of diverse people while supporting team members to meet team objectives. As appropriate, possess the ability to work independently.