孟山都（Monsanto）招聘信息
孟山都是一家农业公司。孟山都旗下的种子品牌在业内遥遥领先，产品不仅包括大规
模种植作物的如玉米、棉花、和油料籽 (大豆和蓖麻)，也包括蔬菜类的大规模种植作物。
同时，我们通过种子基因技术帮助农民保护庄稼，提高产量，降低田间成本。
作为技术领导者，孟山都通过广泛的许可和授权，与世界各地的公司分享先进的种子
和生物技术，方便农民从我们多样化的产品中选择能给其带来最大收益的作物。
For more information, please visit http://www.monsanto.com/or
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应聘方式：
有意者请将中英文简历发送至 recruitment.china@monsanto.com
邮件名称标明：姓名-学校-学历-专业-应聘职位
No.1 China Vegetable Pathologist
Location: Yunnan (Kunming), China
Monsanto is seeking a highly motivated individual to become an integral member of China
vegetable R&D team. This is a superb opportunity to manage a pathology program in
collaboration with a large, multidisciplinary global R&D teams to develop successful new
vegetable hybrids. The preferred candidate should be conversant with basic field pathology,
epidemiology, molecular and conventional diagnostics, breeding for pathogen/pest resistance,
bio-assay development and improvement, data analysis, and prioritization. As a pathologist you
will have primary responsibilities in screening for disease resistance of the breeding materials
and germplasm in China vegetable breeding programs, executing crop inspection of vegetable
production plots, resource allocation, documentation and implementation of QMS tools including
field and seed sanitation, supporting pest risk assessment, participating and imparting training
and awareness programs related to vegetable pathology. A significant amount of interaction and
collaboration is expected with other vegetable pathologists and R&D team members. There will
be direct interaction with breeding, foundation seed, and the technology development programs.
The successful candidate will also manage, design, develop, and implement the pathology
research projects in collaboration with vegetable breeders. You will have direct management
responsibility of the pathology staff and budget.
The vegetable pathologist will directly interact with the vegetable breeding community and serve
as a key member of China vegetable R&D team. The pathologist will also have interaction with
other pathology programs in Shandong center of China vegetable R&D. This role offers the
prospect to work with the world’s the largest developer, grower and marketer of fruit and
vegetable seeds in the world. We lead the development of hybrids with effective disease
resistances that boost crop yields, limit spoilage and reduce the need of chemicals. This role
provides opportunities for the development of novel approaches/methodologies and creative
application of existing methods for the enhancement of pathogen characterization and disease
resistance screening.
Key responsibilities include:
 Lead field pathology activities in the R&D organization in South China.
 Provide the vegetable breeding groups with sufficient service of screening for resistance
to disease.
 Direct and manage all components of a successful vegetable pathology program in South
China.
 Provide scientific expertise to our pathology activities in China.
 Provide technical expertise to our pathology laboratory activities and field trialing
activities across South China.
 Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including but not limited to breeders, scientist and
commercial staff.
 Development of innovative tools to further optimize the efficacy and efficiency of disease
resistance assays.
 Work in a highly matrixed team environment to develop and execute experiments
involving multiple data types and of variable complexity.
Qualifications:
Required Skills/Experiences:
 PhD in plant pathology or related fields with 5+ years of relevant laboratory/field
pathology experience.
 Must have hands-on experience in molecular and conventional diagnostics, and bio-assay
development.
 Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and collaboration
with others.
 Excellent managerial and organizational skills in matrixed teams; ability to balance
multiple tasks and achieve milestones.
 Ability to work in a team-based environment with multidisciplinary teams; effective
verbal communication skills.
 Leadership capabilities within the technology community that can extend into other
functional areas.
 English and Chinese language fluency and good communication skills are necessary.
Desired Skills / Experience:
 Breeding for disease resistance.
 Vegetable crop research experience.
 Graduate education or working experience overseas
No.2 Pathologist Research Associate
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
Location: Shandong, Yunnan
The major responsibilities are for conducting pathology research projects independently,
supporting pathology programs of screening/developing disease resistant materials and hybrid to
ensure successful seed business of the company, coordinating collection of evaluation data for
disease challenge tests and ensuring right data input to the specific programs and forms, and
supporting the supervising pathologist for proper and punctual implementation of internal and
external pathology activities.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Ensure that the disease screening data is correctly collected and input to the required forms.
Ensure that pathology tests are well organized in accordance with pathologist demand: (1)
high-quality and consistent results for breeding, FS (DCV inbred or OP), sales (DCV hybrid),
TD, NTD and discovery pathology; (2) comparison tests for result consistency among
locations; (3) excellent skills for result delivery, networking, data and document
organization, multitasking and communications; (4) regularly updated protocols; and (5)
properly handling pathogens, seeds and chemicals.
Ensures that DPR goals and comments are properly done in timely manner and maintains close
contact with pathologist for successful DPR process.
Develop and maintain close relationships with internal and external people to support proper
implementation of pathology activities.
Ensures to take all necessary ESH training courses to prevent any recordable accidents:
actively participate in Field Safety Programs, work with care and consideration for your own
health and safety and the health and safety of others, adhere to all safe working practices and
safety procedures adopted by the Company, identify and predict hazards in your own
working area, undertake risk assessments, and be an ambassador of Safety at all times – both
Internal and External to the Company.
Maintains an updated knowledge and understanding of regulations affecting the company in
China. Also ensure that supporting of pathology programs should be conducted in
accordance with company policies (FCPA etc).
Support the pathologist for exact spending of approved pathology budget.
Ensures that all required training and Computer Based Training (CBT) are taken in timely
manner for proper MIDAS (Monsanto Integrated Data for Agricultural Systems)
implementation.
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
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MS in plant pathology or related areas.
Good English communication skills in both writing and speaking.
Experience with agricultural or vegetable research.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent networking and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software skills (Word, Excel, Power Point) and strong
organization/ coordination skills and documentation skills are big plus.
Highly self-motivated and results orientation.
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Agility and interested in learning.
No.3 Breeder Research Associate
Location: Yunnan, Shandong
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The major responsibility is for implementing a breeding and line testing program that will lead
to the development of improved inbred lines and hybrids with a focus on agronomic traits such
as yield, quality, stability and disease resistance as appropriate
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Implement a breeding and line testing program that will lead to the development of improved
vegetable products.
Interact with breeding, breeding technology, trait development & STI teams serving as a key
member of the technology development pipeline.
Ensure best utilization of the world's largest global germplasm pool, and the Monsanto
technology tools & platform (Markers, MABC, MIDAS/FTS, RUBICON, etc.) to innovate &
develop superior breeding lines and hybrids.
Ensure that all China specific regulatory and compliance protocols are followed.
The successful applicant must be trained and compliant with the Monsanto ESH safety
policies to ensure safe operations of the research program.
Ensure best communication with the related fields/departments to benefit breeding program.
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
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M. Sc. /Ph.D. in plant breeding, genetics, or related field of study.
Good English communication skills in both writing and speaking.
Strong background in plant breeding, genetics, field plot technique and statistical analysis,
molecular biology and molecular marker applications.
Working experience with database applications, spreadsheet software, experimental design
and statistics.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
Experience with agricultural or vegetable research.
Highly self-motivated and results orientation.
Agility and interest in learning.
No. 4 Trialing Research Associate
Location: Sichuan, Liaoning,
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Responsible for establishing and managing off-station breeding trials.
Supervise temporary personnel ensuring that trialing and safety protocols are followed.
Collect relevant trial data, summarize results, and communicate to stakeholders.
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Participate in breeding meetings ensuring alignment of testing plan with various stakeholders.
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
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BS or MS in Agronomy, Plant Breeding or related field of study.
Good English communication skills in both writing and speaking.
Experience in agricultural or vegetable research.
Broad knowledge of crop production and farming practices.
Experience with farm equipment operation.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
General computer proficiency including standard software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and
database management), with database knowledge a plus.
No. 5 Trialing Officer
Location: Jilin, Yunnan, Henan, Guangdong
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Responsible for establishing and managing on- and off-station breeding trials.
Supervise temporary personnel ensuring that trialing and safety protocols are followed.
Collect relevant trial data, summarize results, and communicate to stakeholders.
Participate in breeding meetings ensuring alignment of testing plan with various stakeholders.
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
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MS in Agronomy, Plant Breeding or related field of study.
Good English communication skills in both writing and speaking.
Experience in agricultural or vegetable research.
Broad knowledge of crop production and farming practices.
Experience with farm equipment operation.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
General computer proficiency including standard software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and
database management), with database knowledge a plus.
No.6 Farm Technician
Location: Yunnan, Hainan, Shandong
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Be responsible for office daily operation: provide Acquire Requests when requested, oversee
office equipment and routine supplies management, interact and link with the R&D function
leads and the Station Managers, Receive and redirect supplies and mail.
Utilization of research equipment such as planters, combines and hand held computers for
note taking.
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Manage different operations, seeding, management of plants, data collection, harvest, etc.
Assist in computer related activities and provide support for testing activities such as
operation of shelling systems, seed counters, and seed packaging.
Perform safety inspections, and assist in providing safety training and guidance to field
personnel.
Supervision and training of temporary employees.
Participate with team to successfully maintain the Quality Standards.
Assist in other projects and perform other duties as and when required.
Organize trip arrangements for international visitors, support local team during meetings.
Organize meetings and trainings, when required.
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BS degree in Agronomy or related fields.
Ability to work extended hours during the peak planting and harvest seasons.
Experience utilizing MS Word and MS Excel.
Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize tasks.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
Basic understanding of farm equipment maintenance.
Familiarity with breeding methodologies is desired.
Broad knowledge of crop production and farming practices as well as farm equipment
operation and repair.