Research Specialist II (Filer, Idaho)

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Research Specialist II (Filer, Idaho) 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Specialist II position is a technical, hands-on role that conducts research experiments with some autonomy in one or few technical areas to enable development and optimization of plant biology solutions and innovations for row crop breeding with high quality, attention to detail, and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Research Specialist II (Filer, Idaho) are:

• Works in a controlled environment setting (greenhouses and growth chambers) with a focus on wheat research
• Responsible for tasks such as but not limited to basic plant growth and care; wheat emasculation and pollination; wheat seed harvesting and threshing; growth environment set up and clean up; basic pest management
• Carries out discovery research in partnership with scientists
• Executes research experiments and plans as designed
• Collects and generates high quality research data
• Organizes and records experiment notes/best practice documents in a timely manner
• Collaborates with scientists on summarizing and reporting research outcomes
• Conducts equipment maintenance and training on standard operating procedures on the use of lab equipment
• Ensures all necessary supplies and equipment are available when needed for research experiments
• Collaborates with scientists to set the experimental priorities and ensure successful execution of day-to-day research tasks
• Troubleshoots and problem-solves to optimize research procedures

 Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

 Required Qualifications:    

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with a high school diploma, OR BS with minimum of two years’ relevant experience, OR Masters with minimum years’ relevant experience in Biology, Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, or other related fields.
• Has primary or shared responsibility for plant care and greenhouse management operations.  Prepares reports of a transparent, timely and analytical nature.  Can train and may supervise others in specialized area.  Interacts with others within plant care and greenhouse management area.  Skilled in organizing and reporting specialized reports;
• Routine problem solving requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning of diverse procedures within plant care, greenhouse management and operations improvement;
• Conducts complex activities that require the application of specialized plant care and greenhouse management techniques.  Takes initiative in keeping current with developments in specialized area.