Research Farm Manager – Senior Field Biologist
BASF
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Story City • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
About the role
- Responsible for safety and managing the Story City Research Farm Crop Protection Biology operations
- Managing people, planning, coordinating, and execution of select internal and external field trials to support the innovation, discovery, selection, and development of new crop protection products
- Support BASF’s vision for digital transformation and sustainable agriculture
- Managing the farm budget and expenses to fund required activities and allocate resources appropriately
- Overseeing landlord relations to ensure the site supports Crop Protection processes
- Serving as Site Security Representative handling Responsible Care processes to meet BASF standards
- Responsible for assigned components of Responsible Care (RC) Program as related to field trial responsibilities
- Participating in research farm specific JSA/SOP development as well as training new interns/contractors on safe work practices
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and Responsible Care (RC) standards across the site
- Leading field test trials at Story City Research Farm for the evaluation and development of new crop protection compounds and life cycle management of established crop protection products
- Collaborating within APN Biology (US and Canada) and with global Research and Development, Seeds and Traits, Marketing and Technical Service teams
Requirements
- Possess an MS or PhD degree in a related Agricultural, Biological or Plant Protection discipline such as Agronomy / Crop Science / Horticulture / Weed Science
- Have a PhD with 5 years related field experience or MS degree with 7 years related field experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of crop protection research processes/techniques, agronomic and plant protection practices
- Have ability to use standard agriculture equipment including tractors, planters, combines and others as needed to conduct a small plot field research program supporting crop protection products
- Possess technical knowledge and experience in small plot field research, evaluating field trials, data analysis and reporting
- Are knowledgeable in best management practices for resistance management and other sustainable agricultural practices
- Have working knowledge of North American crop production and herbicide use in crops including corn, soybean, and wheat
- Exhibit strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with an ability to take complex scientific concepts and translate them into simple messages
- Demonstrate practical knowledge of computers and software necessary for communication, data collection / analysis and knowledge sharing
- Are able to travel up to 10%, domestically.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
crop protection researchfield trialsdata analysissmall plot field researchagronomic practicesplant protection practicesresistance managementherbicide usebudget managementcompliance standards
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationplanningcoordinationleadershiptrainingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skills