Date of posting here January 12, 2008
Type of position Permanent
Employer Monsanto
Location Davis, CA
Salary Undisclosed
Closing date of competition 2/11/2008
Date position available 1/11/2008
Description of duties At Monsanto, we're passionate about using science and technology to improve agriculture and are a global & industry leader creating scientific breakthroughs around the world. We seek a highly motivated, experienced individual to assist in developing and implementing field trials at CA Biotech Station located in Davis CA. The candidate will oversee production of plant and seeds for biotechnology research in a greenhouse environment and manage planting, pollinating, tracking, and harvesting agronomic crops. In this role the candidate will contribute to site operations including pesticide applications, programming environmental controls, mixing soil, regulated waste disposal and material handling. Additionally, the candidate will support technical goals of Calgene Davis Project Teams including data collection, data updates, and frequent communication.
Qualifications sought The successful candidate will possess a Bachelors degree or equivalent in a plant related field such as Horticulture, Botany, or Agronomy along with experience working with plants in greenhouse, nursery, or landscaping industry. Additionally, experience working with plant and seed inventory databases and excellent communication skills are required.
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To apply online, please search req. number mons-00007923.
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Please visit our Career website at http://www.monsanto.com for a detailed position description overview of these exciting positions. To apply online, please search req. number mons-00007923. Monsanto is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity.
Additional Information Monsanto is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity.