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| Job Title | ConAgra Foods, Lamb Weston -Sr Agronomist- Variety Development and Qualification | Employer | Conagra Foods Inc. | City | Kennewick | State/Province | Washington | Country/Region | United States | Company Description | As one of the world’s leading producers of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products, ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston operates multiple plants throughout North America and works closely with growers to produce a wide variety of high-quality products our customers expect. We are searching for an experienced and outstanding Sr Agronomist. | Job description | This position will manage a variety development, selection and qualification program for ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston and support commercial adoption of new potato varieties, with a key focus on improving potato productivity and quality meeting consumer, operations and agronomic standards. Will support successful adoption of new varieties with tailored best practice information.
Position Responsibilities
• Manage Variety Identification, Selection and
Qualification Program.
• Screen potentially suitable germplasm from public and private breeding
programs around the world
• Evaluate performance, analyze and report results.
• Support new variety introduction and adoption.
• Collaborate closely with breeders and industry experts.
• Work closely with agronomy team in developing best practices for new
varieties.
• Development tools and methods that enable early evaluation of important potato
attributes.
• Work jointly with overseas colleagues in identifying, screening and developing
new varieties.
• Maintain strong relationships with breeders, associated and collaborators
around the world.
| Qualifications/Requirements |
Position Qualifications
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PhD. or Master’s Degree in Plant Genetics, Plant Science or other related
fields.
• Comprehensive understanding of the field of breeding, marker assisted and
molecular breeding, genomics, breeding techniques, tools and methods.
• Four (4) years’ experience in the field of plant genetics, breeding and/or
variety development and research. Or a combination of education and experience
deemed suitable by management.
• Proficient with computer software applications for word processing,
spreadsheet analysis, database development.
• Advanced skills in statistical analysis.
• Facilitation and Project Management experience.
• Effective presentation skills and solid oral and written communications.
• Strong drive for results, self-motivated, team leader.
• Must be willing and able to travel 33% of the time.
• Valid US driver’s license and ability to meet ConAgra Foods driving standards.
| How to Apply | | Posted | June 10, 2012 | Respond no later than | July 10, 2012 |
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