Manager, Client Executive
Thomson Reuters
Production Research Manager
KWS Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Champaign • Illinois, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead Field Trials for Hybrid Seed Production
- Plan, coordinate, and execute field trials for both foundation and commercial hybrid seed production of small grains, with a focus on hybrid wheat and hybrid rye
- Design experiments to evaluate and optimize environmental requirements and agronomic practices for hybrid seed production
- Continuously assess and refine methodologies and technologies to ensure cost-effective and high-quality hybrid seed production
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders involved in seed production
- Provide training, consulting, and technical support to stakeholders
- Collaborate with an international production research team
Requirements
- Experienced research expert with a focus on in-field trials and hybrid crop production
- Technical understanding of the production of small grains
- Good teamwork, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
- Ability to work outdoors
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- BA/BS in Agriculture or related field
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Comprehensive training
- Global networking opportunities
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
field trialshybrid seed productionexperimental designagronomic practicesmethodologiescost-effective productiontechnical supportresearch expertisesmall grains production
Soft skills
teamworkcommunicationnegotiationpresentationrelationship building
