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Land O'Lakes, Inc. · 23 hours ago

Forage Research Pathologist

West Salem, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. The Forage Research Pathologist will develop and execute research projects to improve disease resistance in alfalfa, assist with greenhouse and field duties, and support marketing and sales training.

AgricultureAnimal FeedFood DeliveryFood ProcessingNutrition

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Execute pathology-based research projects, working closely with FGI breeders and scientists

Develop pertinent data that can be used for marketing, as well as sustainability and cropping systems information relevant to enterprise goals

Develop screenings and protocols to improve selection of disease resistant germplasm and marker development

Develop and promote cross-collaborative projects that help to benefit the enterprise and overall product positioning

Work with FGI Marketing (including any collaborating agencies) to develop and/or review articles, technical bulletins, content for marketing materials, or other informational pieces that promote alfalfa and forage management

Work with marketing and sales on developing and presenting training materials as requested

Assist in dealing with in-field customer concerns, providing assistance to resolve or amend issues

Work with team at West Salem to assist in field duties, including but not limited to: data collection, harvesting, seed collection, crossing, plot establishment, and plot maintenance

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Plant PathologyResearch DesignData CollectionCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Master's degree in Plant Pathology or related field with 4+ years of related work experience

Strong speaking and communication skills

Ability to collaborate and work well with other team members

Must be able to work with farm and greenhouse equipment

Travel up to 25%

Preferred

A PhD in Plant Pathology, including experience in academic and/or industry-based research

Company

Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Founded in 1921

Minnesota City, Minnesota, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.landolakesinc.com/

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