08/15/2012
Monsanto

Company Information: Collaborating. Inspiring. Leading. Monsanto has always embraced innovation and always focused on making a better world. You can see it in our groundbreaking technology and in our dynamic environment where your skills and your career can grow and develop. We know that every day, new ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. You’ll be respected, you’ll contribute to the bottom line and you’ll help farmers feed the world.

Position Title: Statistical Scientist – Req #: 008HQ

Duties & Responsibilities: Monsanto is seeking highly a motivated individual to become a part of the Biotechnology Statistics team. This position will collaborate with researchers and other statisticians across Monsanto’s R&D organization by identifying appropriate experimental designs, sample size requirements, and analysis methodologies to support the development of optimal research and gene discovery strategies. • Develop data solutions for Monsanto's Biotech research programs. • Manage and undertake data analyses efforts and deliver high quality results for multiple projects to meet critical business deadlines. • Prepare and present scientific analysis reports to researchers. • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop optimize Monsanto's research platforms. • Improve existing statistical methods and develop new methods with respect to industry-wide standards which can impact freedom to operate. • Develop, maintain, and document statistical code required for analysis, research and implementation new statistical methodologies. • Increase the level of statistical knowledge and appreciation throughout the company via statistical training, computer applications, technical articles, and white papers.

Position Qualifications: • MS or PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics or a statistics related discipline. • Demonstrated computational skills using SAS or R. • Experience working with multi-disciplinary workgroups or teams. • Expertise in mixed model analysis and experimental design is preferred.

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Benefits: We offer very competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package. Monsanto is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures. EEO/AA EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

Web Site: www.monsanto.com

Application Address: To view the complete job description for this exciting position and/or apply online to this opportunity please visit our website at: jobs.monsanto.com/statisticalscientist

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