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Progeny Test Coordinator

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Title
Progeny Test Coordinator

Organization
Weyerhaeuser

Job detail

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Progeny Test Coordinator to join our Tree Improvement team in Ruston, LA. As a Progeny Test Coordinator, your primary responsibility involves coordinating the establishment and management of all genetic field tests in your assigned area of responsibility. This position is part of Weyerhaeuser's Strategy & Technology (S&T) business and reports to the Southern Tree Improvement Manager.

Additionally, you may work with key scientists and project leaders across all S&T disciplines. Strong communication and coordination are required with scientists and the entire team to ensure seedlings are grown to spec, field test sites are properly selected, sites prepared, established, maintained, measured, and documented. You will be able to conduct research on various aspects of silviculture, tree genetics, tree physiology, plant pathology and plant health. Your success in this function will include having a strong knowledge of tree improvement and southern pine silviculture, and possessing the capability to recognize opportunities for research and operational improvement.

This is an individual contributor function responsible for transferring technological information in a clear and concise manner to managers (S&T and Southern Regeneration), early- and mid-rotation foresters, and other significant parties. This transfer of information may be in the form of group presentations, field tours, and written reports. In addition to formal research activities, you will be expected to stay abreast of current science, to understand operational practices, and to recognize research needs and challenges as they arise.

 

Essential Job Functions
   » Coordinate the establishment and management of all genetic field tests primarily in assigned region, but also across multiple disciplines within the S&T organization, other regions as necessary, and the business
   » Plan and execute field work including site selection, study installation, maintenance, measurements, data audits and treatment application according to workplans
   » Contract administration for different research projects
   » Conduct research on various aspects of silviculture, tree genetics, tree physiology, plant pathology and plant health related to genetics as needed
   » Manage cooperative membership progeny testing obligations
   » Coordinate research activities with other members of S&T as well as area foresters
   » Assist scientists with the transfer of information and technology and help troubleshoot technology implementation
   » Perform data analysis, summarization, and tech reports covering various aspects of progeny test and research results

Equipment Used to execute the Job & Frequency of Use
   » Various field and greenhouse equipment on a everyday basis
   » Various software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook on a everyday basis
   » LiCor 6800 and other plant physiology equipment, general laboratory equipment, UTV, media mixing equipment, track carrier, as needed

What We Offer

Compensation: this function is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a income range of $66,703 - $100,055 located on your level of expertise, qualifications and practice. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term discapability, and life insurance.  We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.  Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base income.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

 

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

 

About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. 

For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree (or higher) in Tree Improvement, Forestry, or a closely related field
Good knowledge of genetics and tree improvement, experimental design and the importance of data quality
Basic knowledge of a broad range of core competencies including plantation nutrition, tree physiology, soils, growth and yield, and silvicultural systems
Field forestry practice
Contract administration practice (both preparing contracts and managing the contractor)
Committed safety mindset, focused on safely executing work every day and supporting the company safety vision
capability to work alone safely, often in remote areas, prepared to do field intensive work
Knowledgeable of and licensed in the use of herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer application (or the capability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator's license)
Willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time, sometimes 1-2 weeks at a time often requiring irregular work hours. Travel includes driving on highways, in-town, rural areas and on gravel/dirt roads across the various tree farms
capability to tow a trailer and obtain DOT certification
capability to fulfill essential functions of the function, which may include crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds, and repetitive activities such as entering data and sample preparation
capability to work both indoors and outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions and on uneven working surfaces
Flexible availcapability regarding days and hours of work during seasonal activities
Excellent computer expertise including a working knowledge of MS Office and GIS applications.
Proficient in the use of statistical tools and software such as ASReml, R or SAS a plus
Strong math, analytical and financial analysis expertise including, but not limited to interpreting research data and genetic analyses
Good communication and organizational expertise
capability to work collaboratively across technical disciplines and work well in team situations
capability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
Proactive problem-solving expertise

income
$66,703 - $100,055 located on your level of expertise, qualifications and practice.

Job Type
Full Time Entry Level, Full Time practiced

Location
Ruston, LouisianaUnited States

Posted on
2024-05-24

Expires on
2024-06-16

Desired Start Date
Not provided

How to submit the application:
Please submit your resume and application to http://weyer.jobs/21162.

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Job Location: Ruston, Louisiana
Address: Ruston
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Post Date: 05/25/2024 / Viewed 108 times
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