Location: Ottumwa,IA, USA
A well respected, established independent research organization seeks a Director of Research to join their successful team.
Duties include:
Supervise personnel and research activities relating to the execution of efficacy, residue, regulatory and environmental fate studies
Project related bidding
Appointing Principal Investigators
Client relations
Facility/Company oversight.
Collaborate with management team to set goals, assist with financial planning and provide HR leadership
Will also serve as Testing Facility Manager and shall:
Assure there is a Quality Assurance Unit
Make certain test, control and reference substances/mixtures have been appropriately tested for identity, strength, purity, stability and uniformity
Assure personnel, resources, facilities, equipment materials and methodologies are available as scheduled
Assure personnel clearly understand functions and standard operating procedures
Assure any deviations from the 40 CFR, Part 160 regulations reported by the QA unit are communicated to the Study Director and corrective actions are taken and documented
Qualifications:
MS in Agronomy or Ag related field preferred (BS in Agronomy with related experience considered)
Demonstrated Management/Leadership skills
Confidentiality:
All information related to clients, chemical identity and product performance is considered confidential and will not be discussed outside of the organization, the client and/or contracting company.
Certification: Licensed Commercial/Non-commercial Applicator
Continuing Education:
The Director of Ag Research is expected to maintain their professional knowledge and status through active involvement within the agronomy industry when possible. All training will be maintained and documented in a Continuing Education Log.
Compensation:
$75,000 to $120,000+ depending on experience
10 Vacation Days
Holidays + extended Paid Christmas Break
100% of Employee Health Insurance provided by Company
401K with Match
For additional information, contact Tammy Jensen at 712-###-#### or ...@agricareersinc.com.