MFA Incorporated · 1 month ago
Research Agronomist
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMFA Incorporated is an organization dedicated to supporting farmers and ranchers through whole-farm solutions. The Research Agronomist will lead research and development initiatives, design and implement field trials, and provide expert support to enhance agronomic programming and consultation services.
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Responsibilities
Lead MFA’s trialing efforts for product development, product vetting, and education
Develop and implement replicated trial protocols
Manage large-scale trials, research personnel, and research assets, including tractors, planters, combines, trucks, trailers, and tillage equipment
Work with leaders in MFA’s crop protection, plant foods, and seed divisions to provide support and research resources
Collaborate with MFA’s agronomy and sales staff to place trials and collect data from large field-scale trials
Partner with vendors and external partners on contract research and trial protocols
Present trial data and findings at MFA-sponsored trainings
Analyze and present data to research partners
Assist in developing publications as an MFA resource for customers and staff
Qualification
Required
Two years minimum agriculture contract and/or federal program experience required
Class A CDL - no air brake restrictions, or the ability to obtain
Certified Commercial Applicator License, or the ability to obtain
Preferred
M.S. Degree in Agronomy or related field preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health and Wellness Incentives
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Prescription Insurance
401k with Company Match
Retirement Plan
PTO on Day 1
9 Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Educational Assistance
Company
MFA Incorporated
MFA In corporated is a food production company that provides farm supply and marketing solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase