Company: Monsanto Company
Job Vacancy: Research Scientist - Production
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Agriculture (Seed) Industry
Industry: Agriculture (Seed) Industry
Purpose of the role:This role is
responsible for leading the planning and execution of high quality and
precision production research trials within several CES countries.
The scientist main deliverables is to
support the Africa Production Research Lead in advancement meetings and to
drive projects that will lead to improved yields, reliability and reduction of
manufacturing cost.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
·
Lead
local production research trial efforts aligned with global manufacturing objectives
as defined by production research and supply management teams
·
Identify
key areas (locations) and co-workers to conduct production research and parent
test trials in Zambia, Malawi, Kenya and Tanzania
·
Plan,
organize and execute production research and parent test trials, data
collection and timely reporting of data in accordance with agreed procedures
and protocols
·
Maintain
connectivity with relevant scientists and production regions to validate and
implement new technologies under local conditions to improve seed quality,
yield and cost
·
Support
local production teams to address production challenges, execution of
initiatives and implementation of recommendations
·
Coordinate
and meet with local production and QA teams to meet their requirements
·
Build
effective relationships and partnerships with internal customers including
pre-foundation, foundation, production, breeding and commercial teams in the
CES and wider Africa region to ensure collaboration and leveraging of
Monsanto’s global capabilities
·
Must
be able to combine result oriented leadership with initiative and foresight
leading to proactive data driven support and decisions
·
Lead
implementation of Monsanto’s long term strategy and budget objectives
Desired Qualifications and Experience
·
A
minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture or related fields
·
A
minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in design and execution of field trial
·
Experience
working in the seed industry is an added advantage
·
Knowledge
of seed production or related crop production experience will be beneficial
·
Experience
in working in a team based environment
·
Must
be able to travel and support the needs within country and in the CES Africa
region
Who is Monsanto?
Monsanto is an agriculture company with
more than 20,000 employees focused on making a balanced meal accessible to
everyone.
We work to help farmers produce food in a
more sustainable way. We think about how our food is grown so farmers have the
tools they need to have better harvests.
We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together is the most effective way to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.
We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together is the most effective way to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Career opportunities at Monsanto range from
farming, plant breeding and engineering to marketing, environmental science, IT
and many other areas.
We’re always looking for exceptional
professionals interested in developing a strong career while collaborating to
develop solutions for sustainable agriculture.
Sound like a job for you?
Why work with us?
Why work with us?
·
Life
at Monsanto means collaborating with dedicated professionals in a stimulating
environment.
·
Our
people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful
relationships.
·
You
will work with market leading brand products in a global organization.
·
We
provide competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and some of the best career
development opportunities in the industry.
·
Monsanto
is named Great Place to Work in many countries around the world.
·
Join
our global team where your contribution will make a real difference!
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to
apply online
Job
Vacancy: Research Testing Lead - Africa
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Monsanto is seeking a highly motivated individual with the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary breeding team.
The Africa Testing Lead is responsible for leading a team
which conducts high-quality field research and supplies high-quality data to
enable accurate and timely decisions in the advancement of corn and cotton
products through the pre-commercial and breeding pipeline.
The
person is also responsible for all general operations of a multi-national
testing program.
This
individual is critical to research implementation and will have the opportunity
to work with cutting edge proprietary field research equipment, superior
genetic material, and help drive large yield testing programs
Key Business Accountabilities (includes business, organizational and people)
Key Business Accountabilities (includes business, organizational and people)
·
Development and implementation of
people, equipment and facility strategies to ensure adequate resources are
aligned with Africa breeding needs.
·
Recruiting, development and retention
of testing team leadership and support staff.
·
Participation and contribution to
Africa breeding and testing strategies and Long Range Planning. Ensuring that
Africa testing goals and deliverables are aligned with high level functional
goals and corporate objectives to support accurate and timely evaluation of
products.
·
Lead implementation and ensuring
compliance of company/functional polices on Environmental Safety & Health,
Quality Management Systems and stewardship at Africa breeding and testing
stations
·
Drive process standardization,
adoption of best practices and implementation of process improvement measures
across Africa testing programs.
·
Drive data quality improvement
through coaching with local teams on location selection, plot management, data
quality work etc., Also drive global connections in implementation of best
practices.
·
Serve as member of Africa breeding
leadership team. Actively participate in operational and strategic topic areas.
·
Develop, track and forecast Africa
testing budgets and ensure maintenance of company assets.
·
Work closely with the Operations team
in analysis of breeding operations looking for efficiencies, synergies and
searching for equitable workload balance across diverse sites
·
Participate as appropriate and act as
a consultant linking the Africa Testing team to the Equipment and Automation
project teams.
·
Play a key role in driving IT
operational enhancement supporting testing efficiencies through participation
on various Breeding/Automation project teams
·
Scope of the Job (Additional detail
such as size of organization, key people/team interfaces, budgets, program metrics,
external relationships)
·
Lead multi-functional, multi-national
testing team.
·
Develop a broad knowledge of testing
focus areas, process’s and opportunities for improvement.
·
Participate as a key member of the
Africa Leadership team.
·
Overnight and extended travel may be
required
Required
Qualifications / Skills and Experience
·
MS in Plant Breeding, Agronomy or
related field of study with 5+ years of significant people and project
management experience in an agricultural-related research position
·
Demonstrated success in developing
and evaluating complex programs, selecting and effectively operationalizing
innovative programs
·
Strong project management skills
managing complex, multi-faceted projects resulting in measurable successes and
program growth.
·
Advanced computer skills and
excellent knowledge of software related to data acquisition and analysis. Good
working knowledge of statistics and experimental design
·
Excellent leadership and people
skills, effective verbal communication, and ability to thrive in a team based
work environment.
Desired
Skills / Experience:
·
Ph.D in Plant Breeding, Agronomy or
related field of study with 5+ years of significant people and project
management experience in an agricultural-related research position.
·
Good working knowledge of statistics
and experimental design.
Who
is Monsanto?
Monsanto
is an agriculture company with more than 20,000 employees focused on making a
balanced meal accessible to everyone.
We
work to help farmers produce food in a more sustainable way. We think about how
our food is grown so farmers have the tools they need to have better harvests.
We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together is the most effective way to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.
We believe that bringing diverse perspectives together is the most effective way to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Career
opportunities at Monsanto range from farming, plant breeding and engineering to
marketing, environmental science, IT and many other areas.
We’re
always looking for exceptional professionals interested in developing a strong
career while collaborating to develop solutions for sustainable
agriculture.
Sound
like a job for you?
Why work with us?
Why work with us?
·
Life at Monsanto means collaborating
with dedicated professionals in a stimulating environment.
·
Our people demonstrate our winning
culture through positive and meaningful relationships.
·
You will work with market leading
brand products in a global organization.
·
We provide competitive salaries,
excellent benefits, and some of the best career development opportunities in
the industry.
·
Monsanto is named Great Place to Work
in many countries around the world.
·
Join our global team where your
contribution will make a real difference!
How
to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online
