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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12382996 Company Description

We are SGS - the world\'s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Summary

Field Scientists have primary responsibility for the conduct of trials in accordance with GLP standards (where applicable) sponsor protocols and sound agronomic science.

Job Functions

• Independently manage trials and work directly with client contact. Share field and office workload of individual\'s trials plus other team members\' trials.
• Conduct trials that are currently in progress in accordance with standards (GLP where applicable) sponsor protocols and guidelines, as well as sound science and SGS SOP\'s
• Create, review and update SOP\'s as needed
• Train Company Field Personnel Employees in all aspects of the job requirements.
• Has contact with clients to update and communicate on all trials.
• Interface with Sponsor Representative, Farm Cooperators, SGS Management, Study Director, and Quality Assurance during the active phase of trials.
• Utilize software and hardware to record field research data according to protocol requirements.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Agronomy plus 2 years relevant experience (Required)
• Must have Current Pesticide Applicator License if required by the residing state (Required)
• Strong Agronomic understanding and interest. (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Pesticide Applicator License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Language Skills: English (Required)
• Mathematical Skills: High (Required)
• Reasoning Skills/Abilities: High (Required)
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized and able to work independently and with others. (Required)
• Excellent communication skills required to work with clients on projects. (Required)
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Computer Skills

• Computer Skills: High

Physical Demands of the Job

• Stand: Frequent
• Move or traverse: Frequent
• Sit: Frequent
• Use hands: Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms: Frequent
• Climb or balance: Occasionally
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl:
• Talk/hear: Frequent
• Taste/Smell: Never
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasionally

WORK CONDITIONS / EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Location of the Job Wyoming, IL

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule Longer hours, evenings and/or weekend work will be necessary occasionally as job duties demand
• Environmental Conditions Requirements:
• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions: None
• Work near moving mechanical pats: None
• Work in high, precarious places: None
• Fumes or airborne particles: None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: None
• Outdoor weather conditions: None
• Extreme cold (non-weather): None
• Extreme heat (non-weather): None
• Risk of electrical shock: None
• Work with explosives: None
• Risk of radiation: None
• Vibration: None
• Bio-hazard: None

Noise Level:

Loud (examples: metal can manufacture department, large earth-moving equipment)

Other Physical/Work Environmental Exposures: None

Auditory Requirements:

No special auditory requirements

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Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company\'s rights to assign or reassign duties and resp