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POSITION:  Research Assistant/Associate, Quality Management Systems

A New Career Opportunity Awaits You At MONSANTO!

Monsanto, an Ag industry leader creating scientific breakthroughs around the world, currently has an exciting opportunity in Huxley, Iowa for a Research Assistant/Associate to provide daily support to the Soybean Breeding QMS Supervisor and the Soybean Breeding Program's Site Responsible Researchers. The focus of this job will be to help the Site Responsible Researchers maintain compliance with Governmental and Company requirements regarding the proper stewardship of regulated materials.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify areas of improvement and devise and implement subsequent solutions.

  • Influence the team to embrace the organization’s vision/decisions.

  • Build relationships to accomplish organizational goals while interacting positively and effectively.

  • Develop, maintain and continually improve controlled and referenced QMS documentation (e.g., procedures, work instructions, training materials).

  • Ensure program adherence to the requirements of the Governmental and Company requirements through auditing.

  • Ensure all supporting documentation is completed and contains all required information.

  • Participate in Incident Investigations.

  • Identify and participate in continual improvement projects (Lean/Six Sigma).

  • Assist with Quality Management System issues and requests.

  • Moderate travel (~25% of time) required within North and South America. Must have passport or ability to obtain one.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Agronomy, Ag Business, Business Management, Project Management or a similar area with 3 or more years of agricultural research experience.

  • 2 or more years of experience working with regulated materials in accordance with USDA, CFIA, EPA or other regulatory body requirements.

  • Functional and technical proficiency in crop (preferably soybean) breeding methodologies, experimental field plot and nursery management and soy agronomic practices is desirable.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.) and the ability to work with customized software programs.

To view a more complete and detailed job description of this exciting position, please visit our website at www.monsanto.com and to apply online select req. # mons-00009759.

We offer very competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package.

Monsanto values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

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