Greenhouse Operations Lead

We are looking for a Greenhouse Operations Lead to join our agronomic Solutions team in Sabin, MN.

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BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

This position will manage introgression activities performed globally, ensuring that they meet the elite event selection criteria for assigned projects. The successful execution of this process is crucial for Phases 2-3 of Trait Development and supports various aspects such as research and development trial activities globally, production and trial activities in counter-season locations, global regulatory approval requirements, and regulatory science functions.

• Being accountable for the continual development of programs and directing trait introgression activities for multiple traits and/or crops, as assigned, in order to create seed necessary for testing elite events in targeted maturity groups. This includes coordinating with the GH Operations Supervisor to ensure space availability and consumable resource availability.
• Contributing to the pre-project team by providing input for the development of macro timelines, introgression planning, and budget and resource analyses.
• Effectively communicating program advancements and research findings to management and project teams.
• Interacting with the TD Manager to ensure all criteria are identified and executed for the trait selection process. Additionally, organize QC testing and molecular analysis to maintain trait purity and maximize the capture of the recurrent parent per crossing generation. Accurate records of results should be maintained.
• Recruiting, training, and leading a scientific team to ensure innovative and consistent progress is made in soybean introgression. This includes implementing new methodologies and delivering project objectives within agreed timelines.

• Have a B.A. with more than 8 years of breeding and molecular genetics experience or M.S . in agronomy, plant breeding, genetics, or related field with 6 years of experience.
• Possess knowledge of introgression, crossing, and production—gain per cycle, agronomic practices.
• Have experience in relevant agricultural sciences, preferably in at least one of the following crops: Cotton, Rice, Corn, Canola or Soybean.
• Have in depth knowledge of genetics and trait introgression practices for genetically modified traits and preferably knowledge or experience with induced mutagenesis, genome edited or native traits.
• Own strong ability to develop, refine and troubleshoot trait introgression programs to reach most efficiently genetic, phenotypic, purity, quality and production criteria for each program.
• Ability to travel up to 5%, domestically and internationally

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

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