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Job Title: Plant Biologist Job Company: BASF Location: Research Triangle Park, NC Description: Plant Biologist Job Plant Biologist-1000037BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.DescriptionThroughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented at seven sites in four countries. With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology, creating and commercializing innovative products to help keep the world's growing population well fed in the 21st century.The Plant Biologist will be a member of the Plant Biology research team within the BASF Plant Science organization. This team performs critical activities necessary to advance BPS's plant biotechnology projects from idea to marketplace as fast and effectively as possible. These research and development projects focus on enhancing crop performance, productivity, nutritional value, and overall plant health.The Plant Biologist will be responsible for developing greenhouse assays to measure the physiological consequences of transgene expression. The individual will also support crop-based gene discovery research in planning and developing field and greenhouse assays, as requested by project teams. The successful candidate will independently plan, manage and coordinate activities associated with conducting phenotypic screens.QualificationsRequired:* BS degree with minimum 10 years experience or MS degree with minimum 7 years experience. PhD degree with minimum 2 years experience preferred. Degree must be in Plant Biology, Plant Physiology, Agronomy or related field. Experience must be in plant biotechnology research. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.* Demonstrated experience leading, managing and providing scientific oversite of activities from development through implementation of phenotypic screens.* Demonstrated ability to conceive novel scientific hypotheses on yield improvement in crop plant species, and develop assays to test those hypotheses.* Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data on transgenic plants using physiological assays and molecular analysis in greenhouse and/or field settings for model and crop plant species.* Ability to measure a plant's performance in diverse environments in response to stress conditions, preferably with experience in corn or soybeans.* Excellent written and oral communication skills.Preferred:* Experience in developing and running high-throughput phenotypic screens in both model and crop species.* Preferred crop species are corn and soybean* Understanding of molecular and plant geneticsThis position is within a job family and will be filled at a level applicable to the incumbent's qualifications.Primary Location: United States-North Carolina-Research Triangle PaJob Type: StandardShift: Day JobOrganization: BPS-BASF Plant Sciences

Job Title: Plant Growth Resource Management Plant Scientist Company: Monsanto Location: Middleton, WI Description: Major Job responsibilitiesWe are seeking a highly motivated individual to drive and lead technology improvements within a dynamic greenhouse team supporting Monsantos biotechnology pipeline. The successful candidate will join a high throughput greenhouse production team with strong cross-functional interactions. Responsibilities will require the individual to have a solid understanding of plant product integrity, developed time management, organizational, and collaborative skills to enable implementation of new greenhouse technologies and standard operating procedures . Additionally, the individual will have the ability to comprehend and communicate statistical results of experiments through all phases of development while maintaining production responsibilities. As part of our operation, the individual will need to follow best practices, comply with regulatory requirements and promote a safe working environment. Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays. Excellent communication, problem solving, strong interpersonal skills, and team work are required to be successful.Key Business deliverablesProvide technical leadership of plant propagation techniques and tools. Accountable for partnering on innovative solutions with RD and production teams to promote flexibility and sustain continuous improvements in plant propagation to drive efficiencies and reduce cost. Stay connected to emerging trends in high through-put plant growth management techniques and tools. Build networks within the Plant Growth Resource Management Platform.Major Job responsibilitiesWe are seeking a highly motivated individual to drive and lead technology improvements within a dynamic greenhouse team supporting Monsantos biotechnology pipeline. The successful candidate will join a high throughput greenhouse production team with strong cross-functional interactions. Responsibilities will require the individual to have a solid understanding of plant product integrity, developed time management, organizational, and collaborative skills to enable implementation of new greenhouse technologies and standard operating procedures . Additionally, the individual will have the ability to comprehend and communicate statistical results of experiments through all phases of development while maintaining production responsibilities. As part of our operation, the individual will need to follow best practices, comply with regulatory requirements and promote a safe working environment. Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays. Excellent communication, problem solving, strong interpersonal skills, and team work are required to be successful.Key Business deliverablesProvide technical leadership of plant propagation techniques and tools. Accountable for partnering on innovative solutions with RD and production teams to promote flexibility and sustain continuous improvements in plant propagation to drive efficiencies and reduce cost. Stay connected to emerging trends in high through-put plant growth management techniques and tools. Build networks within the Plant Growth Resource Management Platform.Required Experience/Education/Attributes:Masters (or Bachelors for exceptional candidates) in Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field. Excellent comprehension and demonstration of plant propagation techniques/theories and emerging new technologies in this field as well as overall agronomic practices. Knowledge and experience managing greenhouse irrigation/fertigation and environmental control systems. Established experience working with high throughput plant handling systems and good understanding of greenhouse automation. High level understanding and demonstration of DOE, results interpretation, statistical methods, and scientific writing.Desired Experience/Education/Attributes:3-5 years industry experience working with automation and high throughput plant handling systems. Experience managing irrigation and fertigation systems and greenhouse environmental control systems. Familiarity with soybean, cotton and corn agronomic practices are desirable.

Job Title: Asst. Plant Scientist - Triticale Tech Company: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. Location: Vernon, TX Description: Role Purpose/Accountabilities • Provides operational and technical assistance to the triticale breeder to insure the completion of tasks necessary in the development of improved products.ACCOUNTABILITIES:Breeding• Assists in organizing planting, harvesting and other agronomic operations in the field or greenhouse necessary to achieve the objectives of the research program.• Performs tasks and experiments in the field and/or greenhouse that achieve the objectives of the research program.• Assist in the data collection, computer data entry and analysis for project needs.• Schedules travel and financial arrangements for self and crew members• Provide for the maintenance and service of vehicles, field, and specialized equipment allocated to the research program.• Supervise and instruct seasonal and hourly employees in the accomplishments of these tasks with due consideration for safety and health.• Organizes and maintains inventory stocks of necessary breeding lines while insuring correct seed identity and viability. Organizes seed shipments in a timely fashion • Responsible for maintenance and safe operation of research equipment.• Other work-related duties specifically need to achieve the objectives of the research program as assigned by supervisor/manager. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Critical Experience:• B.S. in Agricultural or equivalent experience in agricultural research.Critical Technical, Professional And Personal Capabilities:• D.O.T. Certification• Good organizational skills• Knowledge of farm operations• Greenhouse Management skills• Good written and verbal communications skills• Computer literate Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges Ability to carry out instructions on specific research projects. • Exhibit expertise in growing plants in field and greenhouse environments. • Assist in imputing data in SPIRIT. • Successfully execute planned crossing blocks • Manage seed movement • Exhibit expertise in trial set up and management. • Always maintain a safe working environment Additional Information Physical Demands Of The Essential Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Working Conditions While Performing Essential Functions: Conditions are often dirty, dusty, and hot in combination with noisy equipment. Potential allergens-pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse. Exposure to high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and dust. Significant domestic and international travel throughout key markets required.

Job Title: Native Seed Specialist / Botanist Company: Location: Milwaukee, WI Description: Job Title: Botanist / Native Seed Specialist Location: Winona, MN Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable - based upon experience Availability: Immediately Application Deadline: Until Filled About Prairie Moon Nursery Prairie Moon Nursery, located just south of Winona, Minnesota, has been producing and selling North American Native seeds and plants since 1982. With the exception of cover crops and a few lawn grass alternatives, we only sell species which were indigenous to North America prior to European settlement. For more information about Prairie Moon Nursery, please visit our website: www.PrairieMoon.com Job Description We are looking for someone with the ability to key out and identify hundreds of native species, including a vast number of Carex species. You should be familiar with - and become proficient at - various native plant ecosystems, including wetlands, woodland, savannas, and prairies. Furthermore, the successful candidate should be interested in learning more about the business side of the native seed industry, and must be willing to work in a variety of situations, including customer service, invoicing, order fulfillment, gardening, greenhouse, seed harvest, etc. Duties & Responsibilities - Become knowledgeable with the native seed industry, set prices, and seek out seed from other producers - Provide accurate technical advice to a variety of customers via phone and email in a very courteous manner - Represent Prairie Moon Nursery at various seminars and tradeshows (some travel may be necessary) - Deliver presentations about native plants to various groups (Master Gardeners, Prairie Conferences, etc) - Design seed mixes for a wide variety of projects - Write blogs on a regular basis for the Prairie Moon website - Be prepared and willing to work in a variety of situations Qualifications - Excellent planning and organizational skills - High level of botany and horticulture knowledge - Excellent communication skills - Ability to work independently as well as work closely with others - Highly responsible and follows through - Love of outdoor activities and physical work - Interest in business, including the buying and selling of seed Education / Experience Bachelor?s degree in Botany or related field preferred. Candidates with equivalent job-related experience in a position with similar responsibilities may also be considered. For consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to Register to View Please use the following subject line when responding: Botanist / Seed Specialist

Job Title: Scientist - Plant Cell Biology Company: BioPhase Solutions Inc Location: San Diego, CA Description: BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for San Diego's Scientific community. We are currently looking for a Scientist to work for a leading San Diego biotechnology company. Scientist - Plant Cell Biology Description This position requires a Ph.D. in Plant Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Physiology, Horticulture or a related field, plus at least five years experience with genetic transformation of non-model plants. Requirements The candidate should be familiar with several plant transformation protocols. Experience with protoplast methods is critical, familiarity with microscopy, microphotography, flow cytometry, and with imaging software is desirable. He/she will lead a group of three to four Research Associates and apply the company's proprietary technology to develop new traits in crop plants. The candidate is expected to develop innovative approaches for the delivery of oligonucleotides into plant cells. Effective communication, problem solving, and organization skills are essential.Please visit www.biophaseinc.com to view additional opportunities throughout Southern California!

Job Title: PGRM Plant Scientist (0013L) Company: Monsanto Location: Middleton, WI Description: Major Job responsibilitiesWe are seeking a highly motivated individual to drive and lead technology improvements within a dynamic greenhouse team supporting Monsanto's biotechnology pipeline. The successful candidate will join a high throughput greenhouse production team with strong cross-functional interactions. Responsibilities will require the individual to have a solid understanding of plant product integrity, developed time management, organizational, and collaborative skills to enable implementation of new greenhouse technologies and standard operating procedures .  Additionally, the individual will have the ability to comprehend and communicate statistical results of experiments through all phases of development while maintaining production responsibilities. As part of our operation, the individual will need to follow best practices, comply with regulatory requirements and promote a safe working environment. Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays.  Excellent communication, problem solving, strong interpersonal skills, and team work are required to be successful. Key Business deliverables Provide technical leadership of plant propagation techniques and tools.  Accountable for partnering on innovative solutions with  R&D and production teams to promote flexibility and sustain continuous improvements in plant propagation to drive efficiencies and reduce cost.  Stay connected to emerging trends in high through-put plant growth management techniques and tools.  Build networks within the Plant Growth Resource Management Platform.     Required Experience/Education/Attributes:Masters (or Bachelors for exceptional candidates) in Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field.  Excellent comprehension and demonstration of plant propagation techniques/theories and emerging new technologies in this field as well as overall agronomic practices.  Knowledge and experience managing greenhouse  irrigation/fertigation and environmental control systems.  Established experience working with high throughput plant handling systems and good understanding of greenhouse automation.    High level understanding and demonstration of DOE, results interpretation, statistical methods, and scientific writing.   Desired Experience/Education/Attributes:3-5 years industry experience working with automation and high throughput plant handling systems. Experience managing irrigation and fertigation systems and greenhouse environmental control systems.  Familiarity with soybean, cotton and corn agronomic practices are desirable.

Job Title: Plant Biologist Company: BASF, The Chemical Company Location: Research Triangle Park, NC Description: BASF, The Chemical Company, is a Fortune 100 chemical company dedicated to making products that make our customers' products better. At BASF, we make careers better, too. Throughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented at seven sites in four countries. With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology, creating and commercializing innovative products to help keep the world's growing population well fed in the 21st century. The Plant Biologist will be a member of the Plant Biology research team within the BASF Plant Science organization. This team performs critical activities necessary to advance BPS's plant biotechnology projects from idea to marketplace as fast and effectively as possible. These research and development projects focus on enhancing crop performance, productivity, nutritional value, and overall plant health. The Plant Biologist will be responsible for developing greenhouse assays to measure the physiological consequences of transgene expression. The individual will also support crop-based gene discovery research in planning and developing field and greenhouse assays, as requested by project teams. The successful candidate will independently plan, manage and coordinate activities associated with conducting phenotypic screens. Qualifications Required: • BS degree with minimum 10 years experience or MS degree with minimum 7 years experience. PhD degree with minimum 2 years experience preferred. Degree must be in Plant Biology, Plant Physiology, Agronomy or related field. Experience must be in plant biotechnology research. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent. • Demonstrated experience leading, managing and providing scientific oversite of activities from development through implementation of phenotypic screens. • Demonstrated ability to conceive novel scientific hypotheses on yield improvement in crop plant species, and develop assays to test those hypotheses. • Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data on transgenic plants using physiological assays and molecular analysis in greenhouse and/or field settings for model and crop plant species. • Ability to measure a plant's performance in diverse environments in response to stress conditions, preferably with experience in corn or soybeans. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred: • Experience in developing and running high-throughput phenotypic screens in both model and crop species. • Preferred crop species are corn and soybean • Understanding of molecular and plant genetics This position is within a job family and will be filled at a level applicable to the incumbent's qualifications. To Apply: Please note that we accept online applications only, through through the BASF career site. Please click "APPLY TO THIS POSITION" below for application instructions. You will be directed to the application page for this specific position. We offer compensation and benefits that reflect our leadership position. For more information about careers at BASF, The Chemical Company, or to view all of our current openings, visit our website listed above. No search firms. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Plant Scientist I-IV Company: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. Location: Naples, FL Description: Role Purpose/Accountabilities • Initiates, directs and executes scientific research and/or development strategies to create profitable products.Accountabilities• Initiates, directs and executes scientific research and/or development strategies to strengthen pipeline of assigned species.• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems in the enhancement of Syngenta's product offering and intellectual property position.• Develop and maintain excellent internal and external customer relationships. • Develop and manage program personnel and budget Knowledge, Skills & Experience Experience:Level I -• For PhD - requires 0-2 year's related experience.• For MS - requires 4-6 years related experience• Supervisory experience.Level II - • For PhD - requires 2-5 years related experience.• For MS - requires 6-8 years related experience .Supervisory experience.Level III - • For PhD - requires 5-8 years related experience.• For MS - requires 8-10 years related experience• Management experienceLevel IV - • Requires 8+2 years related experience.• Advanced management experience.Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities• Professionalism including creation of an ethical, highly communicative and transparent, results oriented environment within the development team within Syngenta.• Maintains broad knowledge of state of the art principles and theories.• Ability to interact with people in a respectful, cooperative but assertive manner resulting in the achievement of program and company goals.• Tenacity and independent decision-making ability to make the proper decisions that will result in increased profitability.• Imaginative insight in the development of creative strategies and new practices while challenging the conventional practices. • Demonstrate professional stewardship of germplasm• Maintain safe working conditions. At all times, conduct work personally and for those supervised with the utmost of worker safety in mind• Set and maintain high work standards for self and those supervised for efficiency and accountability for action as performed. Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges • Ability to innovate in the breeding processes. • Assist in the development of statistics that address the real underlying data needs to convince customers of product value.• Demonstrate increased crop profitability potential by capturing value traditionally and/or through innovative downstream activities. Additional Information Physical demands of the essential functions: May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.Working conditions while performing essential functions: Conditions are often dirty, dusty, and hot in combination with noisy equipment. Potential allergens-pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse. Exposure to high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and dust. Significant domestic and international travel throughout key markets required.