Breeder - Nevada, Iowa
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Breeder (Nevada, Iowa)
BASF Corporation is seeking a Breeder (Nevada, IA) to consult and cooperate with the global soybean breeding teams to accelerate variety development and improve breeding techniques. Contribute to the development and realization of the soybean business strategy and to the overall implementation of this strategy as it relates to breeding, trait development, and new product pipeline. Develop and execute strategy for the successful, timely, and cost-effective development of improved soybean germplasm for the assigned regions of the U.S. Guide staff to build a successful breeding and seed purification program. Maintain a regional soybean breeding station in terms of staff, budgets, and resource allocation in a manner that builds a strong functional team, keeps projects on-cost and on-time, and facilitate overall implementation and realization of the soybean business strategy. Model and ensure compliance with and participation in the safety, stewardship and regulatory programs of the company. Supervise 3 Breeding Assistants. Up to 10% domestic and international travel required. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Qualified applicants will possess a PhD or foreign equivalent in Plant Breeding, Plant Science, Crop Science, or a closely related scientific field and 3 years of experience as a soybean breeder in the private sector. Alternatively, employer will accept a Master’s degree in the specified fields and 6 years of experience as a soybean breeder in the private sector. Must have 3 years of experience in: variety testing; statistical experiment design; field plot techniques; statistical analysis and interpretation; and plant genetics and seed purification. Apply at https://www.basf.com/us/en/careers.html, Requisition Code 2201737Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
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At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.
We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions…that’s how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF
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Nevada, IA, US, 50201
Nearest Major Market: Ames
Nearest Secondary Market: Des Moines
