Date of posting here April 03, 2009 Type of position Full time Employer Agro-Tech, Inc. Description of Employer Agro-Tech, Inc. provides services in management and conduct of agronomy research. This includes the evaluation of product efficacy for pesticides, inoculants, plant growth regulators, adjuvants, fertilizers, seed treatments, and the testing of new genetic traits. Agro-Tech, Inc. is recognized as a premier provider of services in regulatory research for the registration and approval of pesticides and novel plant traits. We have been dedicated to providing accurate and meaningful data to local, national and international clientele since establishment in 1996. Location Velva, North Dakota Salary Base salary plus profit share Benefits Health Insurance Closing date of competition Until sutable candidate is found Date position available April 1, 2009 Description of duties Coordinate and conduct research for agronomic and regulatory field trials. Plan, design and summarize data. Operate small farm equipment for seeding, spraying, maintenance and harvest of crops. Sample plots, collect data, evaluate product performance. Qualifications sought M.S or PhD in Agronomy, Plant Science, Crop and Weed Sciences, Plant Pathology or closely related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, organization, and record keeping. Willing to travel periodically and complete tasks requiring extended work hours when necessary. Capable of physical tasks such as lifting, carrying a hand-held sprayer, walking in fields, and operating farm equipment. Experience in the conduct of field efficacy and/or plant breeding trials. Experience in experimental design, data analysis and summary. Software: Experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with ARM, GenStat and SAS would be helpful. Experience with the following crops would be helpful: canola, wheat, pea, corn, soybean, sunflower, flax, lentil, dry bean. Contact for additional information and to apply Curt Lee via e-mail: agrotec@srt.com 4489 Highway 41 North Velva, North Dakota 58790 Voice: 701-338-2589 http://www.agrotechresearch.com