Research Station Tech Sr

BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships.BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,500 in North America and had sales of approximately $14.3 billion in 2006. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of €52.6 billion (approximately $66.1 billion) in 2006. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Throughout the 20th century, BASF has played a leading role in agriculture and nutrition. BASF Plant Science (BPS) was founded in 1998 and is represented at seven sites in four countries. With this international network of expertise, BPS is especially well equipped to be a leader in plant biotechnology, creating and commercializing innovative products to help keep the world's growing population well fed in the 21st century.

The Research Station Tech Sr. will be a member of the Seed Activities team within the BASF Plant Science organization.  This team performs critical activities necessary to advance BPS's plant breeding and biotechnology projects from idea to marketplace as fast and effectively as possible.  These research and development projects focus on enhancing crop performance, productivity, nutritional value, and overall plant health. 

The Research Station Tech Sr. will primarily be responsible for supporting the Nursery and Plant Breeding Supervisor in all activities of the BPS Breeding program located in Weldon, IL.  Activities include, but are not limited to the processing, counting, and assembly of seed for nursery and yield trials, scouting nurseries for insects and disease, planting, detasseling, hand pollination in summer and winter nurseries, harvesting of nursery and yield trial plots.  This position will also be responsible for the supervision of seasonal temporary help. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

2 years relevant experience in an agricultural area or seed research.

Ability to communicate and interact with the Nursery and Plant Breeding Supervisor and other research personnel, both at this and other research locations.

Demonstrated experience using transport vehicles to move research equipment and operate such equipment, including performance of periodic inspections and maintenance of field and lab equipment.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications upon or required within 6 months of hire date.

Restricted Use Pesticide Applicators license upon or acquired within 6 months of hire date. 

Ability and willingness to work in adverse environmental conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, and sunshine.

Willingness to commit to working in winter nurseries for up to 2 weeks at a time.

Basic computer skills.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

A.S. or B.S. in a related field.

Experience in seed corn research, especially supervision of seasonal and temporary personnel. 

A farm background. 

Intermediate computer skills using email, MS office products, plant breeding research databases, and web.