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103179BR

Job Title:

Midwest Plant Breeder - Remote in MN, ND, or MI

Department/Function:

Research & Development

Job Description:

Midwest Plant Breeder - Remote in MN, ND, or MI

We need this person to live in either MI, MN or ND

Qualifications:

+ Postgraduate Degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in plant breeding

+ Extensive experience managing a plant breeding program and a proven track record of releasing commercial crop varieties

+ Competency in agronomic field research is required

+ Familiarity with field research equipment – purchasing, operation, and routine preventative maintenance

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and plant breeding software

+ An understanding of dry bean production systems (desired, not required)

+ Commercial Driver’s License-Class A (desired, not required)

+ Pesticide Applicator License (desired, not required)

Key skill and competencies:

+ Organized and detail oriented

+ Owners mindset

+ Passionate about agriculture and plant breeding

+ Analytical thinker and problem solver

+ Self-motivated and goal oriented

+ Ability to work effectively on a team that is geographically dispersed

Job Summary:

ADM Edible Bean Specialties (EBS) is seeking a plant breeder to breed and develop market leading dry bean and lima bean varieties. ADM EBS sells dry bean and lima bean seed under the brand Seedwest. Under the direction of the senior plant breeder, this role will be responsible for breeding superior bean varieties that are well adapted to commercial production in the Midwestern United States, namely, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Michigan. The plant breeder will be responsible for all variety testing in the Midwest, and will work closely with internal and external cooperators. The plant breeder will support all stages of the R&D pipeline: bean crossing, early generation selection, disease/trait screening, quality testing, winter nurseries, greenhouse production, variety performance trials, and scale-up and promotion of new varieties.

Responsibilities:

+ Oversee field operations including but not limited to: site selection, land leases, design and planning of experiments, communication with farmer cooperators and regional ADM team members, field preparation, planting, in-season crop management, data collection, harvest and statistical analysis of research trials.

+ Support seed sales team in design and implementation of regional variety demonstration plots

+ Participate in field days, grower winter meetings, bean check-off meetings, engagement with end-users or other public facing interactions as needed to positively represent the ADM Seedwest Brand

+ Up to 30% travel to regional field site locations. During growing season May through October to trial locations and supporting ADM agronomists.

+ Collect phenotypic descriptors for plant variety protection and review board applications

+ Ensure the purity and genetic integrity of new bean varieties

+ Development of reports and presentations

+ Development of plant breeding strategy and continuous improvement of R&D breeding pipeline

+ Cleaning and milling of harvest samples

+ Manage warehouse space where seed and equipment are stored

+ Supervise and manage temporary laborers and seasonal employees

+ Oversee research program safety and administer all aspects of ADM’s safety policies: safety training/engagement, personal protective equipment, standard operating procedures, work instructions, safe work permits, near misses, management of change, site-specific program development and record keeping.

+ Equipment operator: forklift, tractor, tractor implements, research equipment, and hauling equipment on trailers

+ Able to work under adverse environmental conditions during the field growing season, ability to lift 50 lb and walk long distances

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Req/Job ID:

103179BR

City:

Fargo

State:

ND - North Dakota

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

+ **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

+ **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

+ **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

+ Paid time off including paid holidays.

+ Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

+ Tuition assistance.

+ Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$70,400.00 - $111,200.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus