Agricultural Field Station Leader

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.

Group's key figures are approx. 5.4 billion Euros turnover, over 900 laboratories across 50 countries and about 55,000 staff.

Job Description

If you’re seeking to become engaged in purposeful work that will have a far-reaching impact, Eurofins Agroscience Services (EAS) provides the environment you’re looking for. With more than 50 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, EAS offers a unique portfolio of expertise, providing extensive laboratory and field support across multiple industries including agrochemical, biopesticide, pharmaceutical, biocide, and fine chemical manufacturers.

Eurofins Agroscience Services is searching for a Field Station Leader to work in Lafayette, IN.

Field Station Leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages facility operations and staff; employee hiring, supervision, training and related documentation
• Completes and delivers research trials assigned to the facility
• May serve as a Study Director, Principal Field Investigator, Project Manager
• Complete or manage study/trial activities according to protocol, GLP, SOP and Sponsor requirements.  May include protocol preparation, study set-up and conduct, electronic or paper field notebook entries, collection of raw data, Quality Assurance activities, reports and data submission
• Maintain study data and facility records in organized manner
• Assure accurate and complete collection of study data and report timely to Sponsors
• Assure the maintenance and improvement of the field station facility, including building, systems and grounds.
• Assure the Maintenance of facility research, office and IT equipment.
• Assist in procurement of research and facility equipment
• Collection and documentation of facility and study related expenses
• Timely reporting of administrative and study related information to management and support operations
• Use and training of sponsor e-notebooks and other data collection hardware/software
• Participate in periodic GLP training
• Attend continuing education training for professional development to improve expertise in pesticide handling, pest management, and test system refinement
• Use of EASSM FTM, as required
• Assure safe use and provide training of equipment, machinery and/or vehicles by facility personnel.
• Take reasonable steps to ensure that any designated subordinates are aware of, and observe, appropriate health and safety precautions associated with the job holder’s normal activities
• Travel will be required
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Basic Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as agronomy, plant pathology, or other directly related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above areas and a minimum of ten years of experience in a directly relevant setting.
• In rare cases, comparable demonstrated competence and experience in the relevant area may be used to substitute in total or in part for the Bachelor's degree.
• Five to ten years of experience in agricultural research development and project management, or related experience.
• Good regulatory understanding of EPA requirements
• Good understanding of the principles of GLP, and preferably, have experience as a Principal Investigator
• Extensive knowledge of agricultural and related laboratory practices, plant life and development, and farming operations
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outside standard business hours, according to team/business workload