Monsanto Job Vacancy : Research Associate

Job Description


Title: Research Associate – Kenya Testing

Location: Africa-Kenya-Nairobi-Kenya

Job Number: 013M1

Main Purpose :

Trial seed preparation, field preparation, trial planting, field plot management, data collection and trial harvesting.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plant and harvest maize yield trials in Kenya and be responsible for the timely and accurate collection of the relevant data from these trials.
• Utilization of research equipment such as tractors, planters, sprayers, shellers and hand held computers.
• Manage different operations such as seeding, management of trial plots, data collection, harvest, etc.
• Assist in computer related activities and manage testing activities such as operation of shellers, seed treating and packet arrangement.
• Assist in other projects and perform other duties as and when required.
• Actively participate in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies.
• Actively involved in selection of trial locations.
• Communicates with farmers regarding coordination of trials.
• Supervision and training of temporary employees.
• Be actively involved with the implementation of Monsanto’s ESH policies to ensure a safe work environment.
• Extensive road travel and time away from home during planting and harvesting period required.

Qualifications: Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Plant breeding, Agronomy or related discipline with significant experience or a Masters degree..
• Knowledge of crop production, farm practices, farm equipment operation and repair.
• Knowledge of field research trial set-up.
• Computer skills in MS Office applications and the ability to learn new programs.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively balance and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Team player spirit.
• Strong results orientation, meticulous attention to detail and good organizational ability.
• Passion for fieldwork.
• Valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel extensively to the maize growing areas of Kenya and spend time away from home during peak seasons.

Job: Research & Development

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