Title: Trait Manager - Trait Product Development R&D
Location: Indiana-Indianapolis
Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.9 billion.
Dow AgroSciences is seeking a Trait Manager to join our Trait Product Development - R&D group. Key job responsibilities will encompass coordinating and carrying out transgenic event characterization and breeding activities across multiple high value projects. The role requires supporting large cross-functional projects that involve diverse teams and geographies.
Typical expectations for this role will include;
* Responsibilities for planning & executing experiments to characterize transgenic events involving field and laboratory components
* Data interpretation and presentation that combine multiple sources of data to make meaningful conclusions
* Thorough report and study design writing, including protocols, SOPs and publishing scientific reports
* Communication & teamwork including the ability to build & connect diverse teams and keep concerned project stakeholders aligned
* Strong technical skills to enable transgenic trait research & development
* Project resource planning and budgeting, including ability to balance priorities and adapt to new/varied projects
Successful candidate Attributes:
* Solution oriented and goal driven
* Able to facilitate decision making with inputs from key stakeholders
* Will also demonstrate ability to unify/align team members to project goals
* Invest time to increase project knowledge of team members
* Motivate team members and recognize value, and create & share vision
* Open to new ideas and improvements
* Have a desire to understand the big picture.
This position is located in Indianapolis, IN, USA & will involve limited travel to field sites within and outside US.
* Ph.D. in Plant Genetics/Breeding or related areas like Entomology/Pathology/Agronomy (involving host-plant interactions) with at least 2 years experience (exceptional PhD holders are encouraged)
* MS in same areas as above and with at least 4 or more years experience
* Sound understanding of Molecular Biology including DNA analysis and gene expression methods
* Strong basis in crop breeding techniques and Mendelian genetics
* Knowledge and experience in Statistics and experimental design & analysis, particularly related to field trial design and analysis; database skills are also necessary
* Understanding of transgenic approaches for crop improvement is a plus
* Understanding of quality control/assurance, stewardship and/or regulatory compliance is ideal, along with a basic understanding of the transgenic plant product regulatory processes
* Basic knowledge of the commercial trait landscape and industry would be considered an asset
