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Our client is a leading agribusiness which helps to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science they work in over 90 countries to deliver innovative solutions for a changing world. They are strongly focused on leveraging the best of their research and development (R&D) and agricultural technologies from around the world to deliver growers integrated solutions.
The Position
With a comprehensive broadacre and horticultural field trial program located in Southern Queensland, the business continues to expand in the region. Within the Field Biology Unit, a new team is up and running with a focus on the old principles of data excellence, combined with a strong team culture.
There is now the requirement for an additional Field Scientist, a graduate, to join the internal research team covering the Southeast Queensland region. Working from your home office and reporting to the Field Biology Manager, you will learn on the job and be fully supported as you grow into your role. It involves being accountable for conducting and reporting on crop protection field trials across herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and abiotic stress products.
The role offers variety and flexibility, including working in the field and office, whilst liaising with a wide range of people across the agricultural industry.
The Person
To be successful in this technical role you will ideally possess:
- A positive attitude and desire to learn
- Some practical field work experience
- Crop agronomy knowledge
- Communication skills including attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Completed relevant tertiary qualifications in agricultural science
Here is a chance to join an innovative corporate agribusiness. The role requires you to work largely autonomously (after being trained, with continued support) and at times with extensive travel throughout the region.
This is a great chance to start your professional career, learn and be challenged to become part of something special within the Field Biology Team who deliver key technical knowledge. The culture is about having fun whilst learning and performing at the elite technical skill level, being part of a long-term plan for success. You will receive training, guidance and mentoring to ensure a successful foundation for your career pathway, whilst being rewarded and recognised for your efforts.
The salary package includes base salary, super, vehicle, laptop, phone, and incentive.
Come and learn with some of the best, join the technical team delivering quality trial data, fundamental to successful registration of crop protection products to help growers! Whilst focusing on the individual and culture, this is a team that will focus on instilling old school technical standards and apply them, to deliver solutions for growers.
To apply for this exciting career development opportunity, please contact Al Kellaway on 1300 380 701. Applications via www.rimfireresources.com.au.
