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Land O'Lakes Venture37 · 1 day ago

Forage Research Pathologist

West Salem, WI (USA)

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $140K/yr

4+ years exp

Land O'Lakes Venture37 is a farmer- and member-owned cooperative that focuses on improving the business of food. The Forage Research Pathologist will develop and execute research projects aimed at enhancing the disease resistance of alfalfa, collaborating with various teams and assisting in on-farm duties.

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Responsibilities

Execute pathology-based research projects, working closely with FGI breeders and scientists

Develop pertinent data that can be used for marketing, as well as sustainability and cropping systems information relevant to enterprise goals

Develop screenings and protocols to improve selection of disease resistant germplasm and marker development

Develop and promote cross-collaborative projects that help to benefit the enterprise and overall product positioning

Work with FGI Marketing (including any collaborating agencies) to develop and/or review articles, technical bulletins, content for marketing materials, or other informational pieces that promote alfalfa and forage management

Work with marketing and sales on developing and presenting training materials as requested

Assist in dealing with in-field customer concerns, providing assistance to resolve or amend issues

Work with team at West Salem to assist in field duties, including but not limited to: data collection, harvesting, seed collection, crossing, plot establishment, and plot maintenance

Other duties as assigned