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| Job ID: 14021850 |
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| Job Title: | Dairy Systems Associate-R-30542 |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Less than High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see job description for required skills. |
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| Job Description: |
Dairy Systems AssociateThis position supports the development and implementation of Truterra's Dairy Sustainability Platform (Platform) through a focus on life cycle analysis quantification and modeling techniques, including novel development of life cycle assessment models for dairy farm and milk shed level GHG footprint analyses.The Platform components are the first in a series of best-in-class dairy environmental stewardship assessment/improvement guidance tools being developed for utilization by trained Truterra service providers to support Truterra customers in the food and agriculture value chain. This position provides tremendous growth opportunity for the right individual, and it could include becoming a Truterra service provider. This individual will report to the Strategic Operating Director and work day-to-day with the Senior Manager of Livestock Sustainability.Responsibilities:Assist with technical development and evolution of methods to conduct lifecycle analyses of dairy operations, including manure, feed, enteric, and energyConduct testing of developed methods.Understand, incorporate, and adapt existing quantification models, includes those validated by Gold Standard, Verra and other validation and verification bodies for development of insetting programs.Provide contributions for development, buildout, and utilization for Truterra Measuring, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) plans.Execute on specific project needs as assigned including review and summary of scientific and grey literature.Develop and maintain quantification methodology bibliographies.Learn how to use the Truterra Dairy Sustainability Platform and all incorporated quantification methods and models; use in support for internal and external customer engagements.Assist with development and maintenance of project management documents (Gantt charts, accomplishment summaries, reports).Support validation and verification processes through documentation of quantification methodologies as needed.Minimum Experience/Knowledge:3 years of professional experience, 1-2 years professional experience and Master of Science or equivalent degreeUndergraduate or graduate degree in Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related fieldStrong math skills, experience with spreadsheets, analytical mindsetAbility to review and summarize scientific literature findings.Spreadsheet skillsStrong communication skillsSelf-starterAccomplishment-orientedPreferred Experience/Knowledge:Experience working with dairy farmsUnderstanding of climate change mitigation and adaptation methods available to dairy farmersUnderstanding of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) proceduresUnderstanding of the major GHG quantification protocolsPassed Fundamentals of Engineering exam#LI-KJ1About Land O'Lakes, Inc.Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Refer to ID R-30542 when applying |
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