RESEARCH EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATE I

Monsanto Company, based in St. Louis, MO, is a leading biotechnology company and a global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. As a Fortune 500 company, Monsanto has been ranked as one of the top ten employers in the biotechnology industry by "Science" Magazine. Join our innovative R&D team today!

We seek a highly motivated RESEARCH EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATE I to become an integral member of the Research Equipment team at our Williamsburg, IA location. In this role the candidate will be a member of the NA Corn Breeding Team and function as a technical expert to various internal groups. Key interfaces include communication with staff members located at multiple NA Corn Breeding sites and regional Safety team members. The candidate will provide technical knowledge on a variety of research equipment in order to aid the equipment manager in providing sound recommendations for planning and strategy development and will play a key role in the development, implementation, and coordination of process improvements in the business arena of Research Equipment. Major responsibilities include managing equipment projects and participation on various teams to monitor and improve equipment performance. Collecting, analyzing, and reporting information related to equipment and capital projects are also important responsibilities for this role. The candidate will also provide secondary equipment support to breeding locations in order to resolve issues that may prevent accurate and timely data collection and will report equipment issues and solutions. Additionally, the candidate will participate in equipment testing and evaluation through hands on data collection and test management to ensure that specific test procedures are followed; assist in communicating with various vendors regarding specific upgrading, servicing, and repairing of research equipment; provide input to the equipment manager on equipment pricing, upgrades and repairs that may impact various operating and capital budgets; and provide world wide equipment support when needed. The candidate will also coordinate equipment training for field personnel, communicate equipment detail to ESH and Ag Engineering groups that may affect the overall safety of equipment operation and manage safety updates to Monsanto's fleet of research equipment.

The successful candidate will possess: MS degree preferred or 4+ year degree in Mechanized Agriculture, Ag Systems Technology/Management or related discipline including at least 3 years of related work experience. Ability to analyze information and deliver comprehensive recommendations. Proficiency with utilizing database and spreadsheet software to manage information/data. Applied experience and understanding of research and business principles. Ability to work under time constraints and to handle multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to identify problems and deliver effective solutions. Ability to work individually and as a part of a team.

Opportunities for this role exist out of locations in Central Iowa or Central Illinois.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package with outstanding career development opportunities in a team-oriented environment. To apply on-line, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.monsanto.com and search by req. mons-00009142. Monsanto values diversity & is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V