Senninger Irrigation R&D Design Engineer

The successful candidate has the opportunity to join a rapidly growing company located in Clermont, Florida. Senninger Irrigation Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary irrigation products having a strong reputation and solid track record of advancing agricultural irrigation technology through the provision of innovative products that offer water and energy conservation opportunities. Senninger is fully committed to a partnership with the global agriculture community to aid in the production of food and fiber for a rapidly growing population and to help in maintaining the commercial viability of our industry.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must embrace Senninger’s Core Values: Honesty, Trust, Loyalty, Respect, and Teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess:

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university; or 5-10 years related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Agricultural Engineering experience required; irrigation design knowledge preferred.

· Experience with thermoplastic injection molding preferred.

· 1-2 years working with a solid modeling software required; Pro-Engineer preferred.

· Strong mechanical aptitude.

· The ability to work cohesively in a team environment; communicating with multiple departments.

· CNC programming/operation is a plus.

· Knowledge of ERP Systems, email software, internet software, Microsoft Excel & Word.

Primary Responsibilities

· Takes charge of project design and ensures direction of project effort as predetermined by the project definition and criteria.

· Leads project design by following Senninger’s product development procedures.

· Collaborate with cross-functional team to achieve project goals.

· Follows project document control procedures; maintains accuracy of drawings, processes ECR/ECNs, and prepares drawing for check-in/out from the Production Release Library.

· Participates in the New Product Development Meetings. Responsible for updating and publishing assigned project information accurately, completely and in a timely manner.

· Consistent implementation of best design practices.

· Exercises imagination and creativity in product design and overcoming obstacles including solving practical problems and making the best use of available resources, with the objective of advancing Senninger’s reputation as a leader in product innovation and a provider of valuable solutions for our industry.

· Promotes quality in the area of R&D as reflected by cleanliness and organization of work and work area.

To be considered, candidates must provide resume, salary history, and salary requirements to: erapp@senninger.biz

Senninger Irrigation Inc. is an EEO Employer

AGRICULTURAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Job Description

Flozyme, Inc., is seeking a sales rep to promote our chemical-free soil enhancer directly to the farming community. This innovative product, INO-GRO, can reduce chemical fertilizer use by 50% and increase crop yields by at least 20%, offering a compelling value proposition.

Qualifications

• Established relationships within the farming community a must 
• At least 2 years' experience in an agricultural field 
• Knowledge of soil desirable 
• Sales experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with prospects and customers to grow sales 
• Initiating field trials 
• Attending trade shows and agricultural events

Location

Working remotely within the U.S. okay; travel may be necessary

Job Type & Compensation
Option to work full-time or on commission. Flozyme offers competitive compensation and incentives; negotiable based on qualifications.

If agriculture is in your blood – or your history – and you're attuned to the needs and concerns of farmers, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to Iqbal Kalla at ikalla@flozyme.com. Please include Ag Sales Rep in the subject line. Applicants of interest will be contacted phone.

Company Overview

Flozyme is an Atlanta-based company specializing in solutions to environmental challenges in water quality, sanitation, and agriculture. Our goal is to provide smart, simple solutions that are sustainable and cost effective. Learn more about Flozyme and our products at www.flozyme.com.

Space Aeronautics Internship Program

The NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC) and Space Florida (SF) have partnered in a STEM Internship Program at the Space Life Sciences Laboratory (SLSL), Exploration Park KSC, during summer 2013. This trial program in 2013 will comprise up to 4 SLSL research project interns. This is a paid internship of $5,000 for the 10-week program that will commence on June 3, and conclude on August 9, 2013.

The goal of the Internship program will be to train and recruit Florida science/engineering students into the aerospace & aviation workforce as future employees, while encouraging further study and academic achievement. Particular emphasis will be directed towards building and strengthening allegiances between Space Florida, Florida Space Grant Consortium, NASA-KSC, Florida Universities, as well as Space Life Sciences Laboratory & Exploration Park tenants.

Potential student applicants wishing to apply for an Internship and/or view the Rules & Regulations of the program, should check this site:

http://floridaspacegrant.org/programs/space-aeronautics-internships-at-exploration-park/

Tissue Culture Lab Manager

Walters Gardens Inc. has been a leading grower of perennial plants since 1946. We take great pride in the superior quality of our products, extensive product selection, customer-focused staff and the ability to offer the best new introductions from around the world. We are currently looking for a Tissue Culture Lab Manager to lead and develop our TC lab into a world-class propagation facility. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

 This position is responsible for leading the propagation of tissue culture crops and the management of lab personnel. Specific duties include:

Direct and schedule lab production to meet weekly goals
Develop, implement and maintain best practices for lab protocol
Research and develop appropriate media formulas
Coordinate with other departments for production goals and culture initiations
Maintain computer records to measure and improve lab efficiencies
Manage, evaluate, and direct staff
Maintain lab rooms for optimal growing conditions
Oversee the training of sterile technique, multiplication, contamination prevention and product initiation
Design experiments for crop improvement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified applicants must have 3-5 years experiencing working in a tissue culture lab and a BS degree in Microbiology, Agriculture, Ornamental Horticulture or related field. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, previous management experience required. This is a full-time position and is located in Zeeland, Michigan.

Resumes with cover letters may be faxed to (616)741-0097 or emailed to blo@waltersgardens.com.

Peace Corps Opportunities in Agriculture and Environment

As we celebrate Earth Day, the Peace Corps is actively seeking graduates with a Natural Resources, Environmental Education, Agriculture, or Forestry-related background to become volunteers in one of 76 countries worldwide. Our agriculture and environmental opportunities range from projects such as tree nursery cultivation in Malawi, developing food preservation/ organic crop production methods in Guatemala, conducting environmental education in Armenia, and directing fisheries/coastal resources management programs in the Philippines. For those looking to begin a career in these sectors, the Peace Corps provides an unparalleled opportunity to gain valuable leadership, problem-solving, and hands-on field experience. Peace Corps Volunteers receive a variety of benefits such as payment of travel and living expenses, student loan deferment, graduate school scholarship and fellowship opportunities, and hiring preference for federal jobs. We have developed a short webinar on agriculture and environmental opportunities in the Peace Corps which you can watch here:

https://peacecorps.webex.com/peacecorps/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=22850282&rKey=afd16976c3b74276

Aside from leading successful careers with government agencies such as the EPA, USDA, and National Parks Service, many of our alums have gone on to successful careers in the agriculture and environmental industries as well as academia.

Water Management Internships Available

The South Florida Water Management District will have some paid student internships available this summer. There will be six available from June 3 to August 9. Most of the positions will be in our West Palm Beach office, however one will be located in the Ft. Myers Service Center.

 Should you know anyone who might be interested in applying for an internship, please direct them to our website. Information about each of the positions and the application process can be found at www.sfwmd.gov, under Careers. The deadline to apply is April 30.

Epic seeks Technical Services Analyst

Epic, a national leader in electronic health records is looking for bright and motivated problem solvers to join our Technical Services team. Epic creates and implements integrated applications for many of the largest healthcare organizations in the US, including Kaiser Permanente, Stanford and Yale. Currently, roughly 49% of Americans are being taken care of by physicians who use Epic software.
As a Technical Services Analyst at Epic, you’ll work with some of the most respected medical institutions in the country, advising them on best practices for their organization and cracking their toughest problems. After receiving comprehensive training to become an expert in our software, you’ll be a trusted source of technical knowledge for your customers, ensuring their organizations’ continued success. Technical Services is a dynamic role where no two days are the same; it requires quick thinking, collaboration, and drive.

Apply at http://bit.ly/S13TS or send resume to Jasmine Morano (jasmine@epic.com). Other career opportunities are listed on our careers website as well: www.careers.epic.com. All employees are required (and reimbursed) to relocate to Madison, Wisconsin. We do not sponsor work visas for this position.