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Associate Agronomist

Location:

Boise, ID, US, 83706-1211

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This role supports the Agronomic Sciences Team to perform field trial efforts at Simplot Plant Sciences, where the goal is to genetically improve potato and other crops through biotechnology and breeding. Requires a highly passionate and driven individual to work in conjunction with R&D to design, manage, analyze, and summarize proof-of-concept research trials. The candidate would have experience in applied agricultural science, plant phenotyping, and statistical methods. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently with a positive attitude and with minimal supervision, communicate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, and actively participate in technical discussions and meetings. A demonstrated competency in crop research and an understanding of molecular biology/plant biotechnology concepts is required.

Key Responsibilities

+ Design, execute, and summarize field trialing results of new genetic traits in potato.

+ Collect and utilize diverse phenotypic datasets to extract meaningful insights on trait performance and genetic mode of action.

+ Understand and ascertain hypothesized mode-of-action of new genetic strategies through literature review and collaboration with R&D scientists.

+ Analyze and interpret, and present large datasets before internal and external stakeholders.

+ Serve as a project manager or leader of team members supporting research trialing efforts.

+ Write detailed protocols and coordinate data collection and organization through others.

+ Become proficient with Biotechnology Quality Management Systems (BQMS) and other in-house quality management systems to ensure regulatory compliance and the tracking and containment of regulated material.

+ Assist with seasonal team operations including seed preparation, planting, harvesting and grading.

Typical Education

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in agronomy, biotechnology, molecular biology, or related field.

Relevant Experience

+ Designing and conducting small-plot field research trials for trait characterization.

+ Experience with phenotyping systems and tools (aerial, imaging techniques, handheld, etc.) in field and greenhouse settings.

+ Demonstrates critical thinking skills and intellectual leadership.

+ Excellent ability to present complicated technical data concisely to diverse audiences.

+ Experience working collaboratively as an actively participating team member and independently in support of team efforts.

+ Proficient use of statistical tools to document and analyze experiments.

Required Certifications

Other Information

Valid Idaho driver’s license and willingness to occasionally travel and work off-site. The applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds.

**Job Requisition ID** : 22350

**Travel Required** :

**Location(s)** : SPS Irving St Building A R&D - Boise

**Country:** United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **