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The Customer Success Manager (CSM) owns the customer relationship at Granular. Successful CSMs are technology-savvy individuals that work directly with farmers to understand their business, technical requirements, and partner with them to ensure successful implementation and long-lasting relationships. They love interacting with customers, solving problems, and evangelizing the benefits of software and analytics in agriculture. More than seven billion people depend on farms for healthy and affordable food. By 2050, the global population will surpass nine billion and farmers will need new ways to deliver on this surging demand. They’ll be seeking options that both sustain the environment and help them to be economically viable, and are increasingly turning to the world’s leading Farmer Management Software (FMS), Granular. As an organization, we are committed to delivering the most innovative and industry-leading digital products that our customers will love. At Granular, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a top-tier leadership team with proven entrepreneurial expertise to reshape the $3 trillion agriculture industry. We’re growing quickly, and expanding our team in Champaign. We’re looking for proactive, intellectual, and versatile individuals to join our team to improve the lives of our farmers. What You’ll get to Do: Engage with large grower clients, plan implementation, capture feedback and provide excellent support Manage and grow a portion of annual recurring revenue through renewals, cross-sell and up-sell opportunities Deliver initial and continued product training to ensure customers are effectively using the product Identify problems before they arise and either address them on the fly or work with the broader team to solve Analyze individual farm management processes to determine how Granular can be the best to address their pain points Collaborate with the Sales and Product teams to creatively problem solve on behalf of your customers Be the voice of the customer in terms of communicating improvements and new features to the Product team Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience Willing to travel up to 25% of the time Our Ideal Candidate: Ag experience and love for the industry is a must. That means you either grew up on a working farm, studied ag in college, or have worked in the industry Minimum of 2 years of work experience in customer-facing role with technology company, consulting firm, or agricultural vendor/service provider BA or BS from leading university required, Master’s or Agricultural Specialty degree a plus Track record of academic excellence Detail and process-oriented – analytical and structured in your thinking Outgoing, assertive and enjoy working with people Enjoy working with software and analytics and have knowledge of business software applications Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Apps and customer-facing software like Salesforce.com, Zendesk Preferably located to work in the IA Office Perks And Benefits Upward mobility. We are growing and need talent who can take on increasingly challenging and rewarding roles Generous Vacation 401k Matching Program Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Vision, Dental and Dependent Care FSA Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave Learning and Development Programs Open floor plan and dog-friendly offices Who We Are: Granular is Farm Management Software (FMS) that is helping thousands of farmers to build stronger farms today and steward their lands for generations to come. Granular uniquely combines an industry-leading support team with the most recommended suite of easy-to-use powerful software to help farmers and their teams run all aspects of their farm business. From financials to agronomy to operations, farmers are now able to make data-driven decisions with greater confidence in an increasingly challenging environment. Granular was founded in 2014 with the mission of helping farmers run more profitable and efficient business instead of maximizing bushels. Built as a collaboration between several of the most advanced family farms and top technology investors including Google Ventures, Granular is widely credited for launching the first modern, built in the cloud and mobile-centric FMS in 2014.  In 2017, Corteva Agriscience acquired Granular to bring together the best technologists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from across the world with its global presence and deep resources to serve the needs of farmers through the transformative effects of digital technologies. Today, our over 400 passionate employees are on a mission helping our customers solve their problems today and for food demands in the future by transforming agriculture through continuous innovations in farm productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability. Granular is San Francisco-based, with offices worldwide. Granular is an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary of Corteva Agriscience (NYSE:CTVA), a spin off of DowDuPont™. Learn more about our company and people at http://granular.ag/, Twitter, @GranularAg, and Instagram, @Granular_Ag, or facebook.com/GranularAgriculture/ We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Click here to apply

We’re looking for a Farm Data Specialist to make sure our customers are the most effective management technology users in the agriculture industry. You will be a responsible, self-starting individual who completes data projects on behalf of our paid professional services clients. This role is integral to Granular’s success and is a unique opportunity to join a mission-focused, fast-paced, smart, and fun team. More than seven billion people depend on farms for healthy and affordable food. By 2050, the global population will surpass nine billion and farmers will need new ways to deliver on this surging demand. They’ll be seeking options that both sustain the environment and help them to be economically viable, and are increasingly turning to the world’s leading Farmer Management Software (FMS), Granular. As an organization, we are committed to delivering the most innovative and industry-leading digital products that our customers will love. At Granular, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a top-tier leadership team with proven entrepreneurial expertise on a mission to revolutionize the $3 trillion agriculture industry. We’re growing quickly, and expanding our team in Champaign. We’re looking for self-motivated, intellectual, and versatile individuals to join our team to improve the lives of our farmers. What You’ll Get To Do: • Master Granular Business product functionality and customer data acquisition and entry methods • Collect client data from various sources (spreadsheets, third-party software, and office records) and organize according to the project requirements • Enter and/or reconcile data into Granular Business on behalf of clients • Communicate with the client and account manager throughout the project to clarify questions and share results • Projects include assisting with account set up, monitoring and reconciling machine data, entering inventory delivery tickets, and entering historical records. • For ongoing projects, meet data reconciliation and reporting deadlines • Recommend additional services to clients based on successful interactions or if further pain points are identified during the project life cycle • Help inform Account Executives and Customer Success Managers about available services project benefits, processes, and client impact • Complete internal data projects and analyses to help enable our account managers • Set up a project, communicate business and technical requirements, and execute project deadlines efficiently and accurately. Our Ideal Candidate: • Direct experience and/or a strong professional understanding of the agricultural industry. This is a must, because to work with farm data efficiently you need to recognize the information and relate to growers questions and requests. • Working knowledge of agricultural inputs, cropping practices, inventory tracking methods, and/or machine data systems including MyJohnDeere, Climate FieldView, Trimble Ag, Case IH Precision Ag, and others. • High attention to detail and are good at organizing information • Can comfortably use Excel • Self-starter that can work independently and contribute to team developments • Comfortable learning new processes every day – as a new but growing team we’re constantly evolving our work • Excellent communicator, both verbal and written, esp over the phone and email • You exude optimism, teamwork, and simplicity • Work smart and efficiently while juggling multiple tasks and channels • BA or BS from a leading university with a track record of academic excellence. Perks and Benefits: • Upward mobility.  We are growing and need talent who can take on increasingly challenging and rewarding roles • Generous Vacation • 401k Matching Program • Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision • Vision, Dental and Dependent Care FSA • Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave • Learning and Development Programs • Open floor plan and dog-friendly offices Who We Are: Granular is Farm Management Software (FMS) that is helping thousands of farmers to build more profitable and efficient farms today and steward their lands for generations to come. As the world’s leading FMS, Granular uniquely combines an industry-leading support team with the most recommended suite of easy-to-use powerful software to help farmers and their teams run all aspects of their farm business. From financials to agronomy to operations, farmers are now able to make data-driven decisions with greater confidence in an increasingly challenging environment. Granular was founded in 2014 with the mission of helping farmers run more profitable and efficient business instead of maximizing bushels. Built as a collaboration between several of the most advanced family farms and top technology investors including Google Ventures, Granular is widely credited for launching the first modern, built in the cloud and mobile-centric FMS in 2014.  In 2017, Corteva Agriscience acquired Granular to bring together the best technologists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from across the world with its global presence and deep resources to serve the needs of farmers through the transformative effects of digital technologies. Today, our over 400 passionate employees are on a mission helping our customers solve their problems today and for food demands in the future by transforming agriculture through continuous innovations in farm productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability. Granular is San Francisco-based, with offices worldwide. Granular is an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary of Corteva Agriscience (NYSE:CTVA), a spin off of DowDuPont™. Learn more about our company and people at http://granular.ag/, Twitter, @GranularAg, and Instagram, @Granular_Ag, or facebook.com/GranularAgriculture/  Click here to apply

We’re looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join a mission-focused, fast-paced, team of HR individuals on the People Operations team. The Human Resources Generalist will serve as an integral part of the company’s success as the main point of contact for new employees, working with leaders to initiate effective improvements across the company. We are looking for a self-motivated, process-driven, and versatile individual to work in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to work independently and with a team. This role will report to the HR Director and will be based in our Champaign, IL office. More than seven billion people depend on farms for healthy and affordable food. By 2050, the global population will surpass nine billion and farmers will need new ways to deliver on this surging demand. They’ll be seeking options that both sustain the environment and help them to be economically viable, and are increasingly turning to the world’s leading Farmer Management Software (FMS), Granular. As an organization, we are committed to delivering the most innovative and industry leading digital products that our customers will love. What You’ll Get To Do: Own the onboarding and off-boarding processes for the whole organization; including setting the strategy for a welcoming new hire orientation program, building the process, and executing the operations of those processes. Responsible for all employee transactional changes; job change memos, HRIS changes, employment verification letters, etc. Manage employee relations and respond to all questions regarding benefits, systems, performance, company programs and policies. Provide guidance and support on day to day employee relations issues related to, but not limited to, leave of absences, time and attendance, accommodation requests, troubleshoot issues for company’s HRIS as needed, etc. Responsible for file management; monitoring and maintaining employee personnel files Serve as a champion of our company culture based on our values of Simplicity, Teamwork and Optimism. Maintain knowledge of HR laws and regulations Point person for ad hoc reporting and provide light analytics Ensure accuracy and up to date content for HR team’s content on company’s intranet Interpret and communicate employee needs and identify or develop appropriate solutions to meet needs. Provide defined metrics for measuring effectiveness of HR programs in driving organizational performance. Actively coach and counsel managers and leaders in the organization in resolving employee relations issues. Lead investigations as necessary. Identify and recommend continuous improvements to HR programs and processes to drive efficiencies and enhance the employee experience. Partner across the People Ops team to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee. Work on special projects. Our Ideal Candidate has: BA/BS degree and 4-6 years of experience working in an HR consulting/generalist capacity Prior experience in onboarding, off-boarding, coaching and facilitation, conflict resolution, employee relations, benefit administration, and legal compliance. Strong abilities as a self-starter who takes initiative and is able to self-manage/monitor work. Has an incredible level of attention to detail, and is process-oriented to a fault (details and developing processes excite you), and has a can-do attitude. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships, and to influence teams A passion for data and using data to improve process and experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Skills as a results-driven individual that thrives in working cross-functionally in a team and across the organization. Proactive, friendly and upbeat. Ability to engage with people of all backgrounds, adding positivity and warmth to our culture. Happy to pitch in wherever needed! An ability to understand and quickly adapt to ever-changing priorities meanwhile keeping sensitive information confidential. Experience in ADP is a plus. Prior management experience is a plus – role to supervise one individual. Perks and Benefits: Upward mobility. We are growing quickly and need talent who can take on increasingly challenging and rewarding roles Generous Vacation 401k Matching Program Commuter Benefit Program Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Vision and Dental FSA and Dependent Care FSA Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave Learning and Development Programs Open floor plan, dog-friendly offices Deep care about the fundamentals of what is important: Interesting + socially impactful work, professional growth within the company, love for our users, stability, consistent reviews, work-life balance where you show up as the best you. Who We Are: Granular is Farm Management Software (FMS) that is helping thousands of farmers to build more profitable and efficient farms today and steward their lands for generations to come. As the world’s leading FMS, Granular uniquely combines an industry-leading support team with the most recommended suite of easy-to-use powerful software to help farmers and their teams run all aspects of their farm business. From financials to agronomy to operations, farmers are now able to make data-driven decisions with greater confidence in an increasingly challenging environment. Granular was founded in 2014 with the mission of helping farmers run more profitable and efficient business instead of maximizing bushels. Built as a collaboration between several of the most advanced family farms and top technology investors including Google Ventures, Granular is widely credited for launching the first modern, built in the cloud and mobile-centric FMS in 2014. In 2017, Corteva Agriscience acquired Granular to bring together the best technologists, scientists, and entrepreneurs from across the world with its global presence and deep resources to serve the needs of farmers through the transformative effects of digital technologies. Today, our over 400 passionate employees are on a mission helping our customers solve their problems today and for food demands in the future by transforming agriculture through continuous innovations in farm productivity, profitability, and environmental sustainability. Granular is San Francisco-based, with offices worldwide. Granular is an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary of Corteva Agriscience (NYSE:CTVA), a spin off of DowDuPont™. Learn more about our company and people at http://granular.ag/, Twitter, @GranularAg, and Instagram, @Granular_Ag, or facebook.com/GranularAgriculture/ Click here to apply online!    

You will be organizing, leading, and participating in a diverse array of projects and business operations strategies for a broad set of industries. You will lead a small, nimble team that includes engineers, technicians, and interns. Tekmill is a growing custom engineering design and fabrication business located on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois. It currently specializes in robotics and custom automation solutions for the agricultural and automotive industries. Duties and Responsibilities: Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures including the areas of customer sales and relations, finance, HR, regulatory Directly oversee the Principal Machinist, Manufacturing Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, and ERP/Accounting Specialist On a daily basis manage the operation of the company to ensure efficient use of resources, oversee purchases and inventory, manage cash flow, ensure invoice collection Ensure team/department project execution; customer orders and contracts delivered on time and with high quality Market the services of the company, responsible for developing and executing overall sales strategies and quote approvals Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth; this position has overall responsibility for achieving sales and operating profit targets Produce and analyze dashboard reports on a bi-weekly basis for review of operations and corresponding financial metrics Develops and reports on monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and cash flow projections Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in collaboration with contract accounting service providers Oversee human resources functions including recruitment, interview schedules, onboarding and training schedules for employees, as well as managing employee benefit programs Other projects and duties as assigned Education and Experience: B.S. in Business, Finance, or a B.S. in Engineering Engineering degree with MBA or business/entrepreneurship concentration preferred Minimum three years’ experience operating a small to medium size business, preferably a technology-related business with profit and loss responsibility Key Competencies: Demonstrated experience in product development, manufacturing, and related business functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing, etc. Must be a results-driven self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with team members on projects and initiatives Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving Strong analytical and data-driven mindset that translates into leadership skills Flexibility and adaptability in priorities, tasks, and schedule Extremely organized and detail-oriented The ability to multi-task, prioritize, plan and use time efficiently to stay on point, work with a sense of urgency, and meet deadlines is crucial Customer service orientation Ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality Effectively and professionally convey information, internally and externally, through verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications (not required) Experience with quality systems Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. Leadership experience in product design and lean manufacturing Experience in CNC machining and additive manufacturing Company’s website: www.tekmill.com Benefits: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Paid time off Flexible schedule Click here to apply online!  

Genective, a JV between two leading global seed companies, Limagrain and KWS, is seeking an experienced, hands-on, lab and greenhouse-oriented Assay Biologist (Entomology) to join our fast-growing team. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary program focused on the discovery, biological characterization, development, and commercialization of novel insect control traits in corn. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving a plant expression assay pipeline for screening biotech constructs to evaluate plant phytotoxicity, protein expression, and insect efficacy. In addition, the candidate will be part of a larger team that is responsible for trait characterization in greenhouse and field trials. As such, the candidate will become fully cross-trained in all aspects of plant-insect interactions with respect to insect control traits in corn. The Assay Biologist will continuously improve, optimize, and validate the plant expression assays delivering high quality data yielding robust and reproducible results. Data capture, data analysis, and clear communication in both oral and written reports/presentations on experimental procedures and results will be required. The Assay Biologist will directly report to of the Head of In Planta Entomology. The Assay Biologist will be a contributing member to the larger functional Entomology Group. The primary working location is Weldon, IL, local travel will be required to the Champaign, IL Research Laboratory. Department: In Planta Entomology Job Type: Regular/Exempt Job Status: Full Time Reports To: Head of In Planta Entomology Amount of Travel Required: <10% THE POSITION The Assay Biologist plays a critical role as part of the overall research team in executing Genective’s strategy. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Evaluate insecticidal protein expression constructs for phytotoxicity, sample for protein analysis, and evaluate for insect efficacy in a plant assay system Contribute to other projects in the In Planta Entomology Team focusing on insect control in corn Ensure data capture, documentation, and timely sharing of results and conclusions in written and oral report format Lead the experimental design, data analyses, and troubleshooting of plant assays Participate in the drafting and updating of SOPs and work instructions Explore and develop new approaches and strategies related to bioassays Assist as needed other team function as part of the global support team mindset QUALIFICATION The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Energy and drive to work as part of an interdisciplinary scientific team and as an independent contributor Flexible, highly self-motivated, agile, results-orientated and innovative with a purpose A BS in crop science, agronomy, biology, crop protection, agriculture or related discipline Experience in plant-insect interactions is highly desirable Experience in an agricultural biotechnology is a plus. Proven ability to closely follow plant assay protocols resulting in high quality, robust, and reproducible plant-based insect assays Working knowledge of experimental design and basic statistical data analysis and interpretation Ability to understand and interpret published literature in the field and apply it appropriately Ability to learn and use statistical software for data analysis, use electronic lab notebooks and databases for data capture and management Organized with excellent time management skills Excellent oral and written communications skills Equipment skills: Microscope, pipettes, scales, paintbrushes Computer skills: MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Document stewardship THE REWARD Competitive base salary, bonus, 401(K), medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance plans, fitness, education, and employee referral. Plus, fun and satisfaction working in a high trust, high empowerment, high impact, entrepreneurial environment with a close-knit team. THE ORGANIZATION About Genective Genective is a 50/50 joint venture established in 2011 between Limagrain and KWS, two of the world’s largest seed companies. With entities and activities in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, Genective is currently dedicated to the research, development, and marketing of transgenic traits for corn. About Limagrain As the fourth largest seed company worldwide, Limagrain’s mission is to move agriculture forward to meet global food related challenges. Limagrain is a cooperative group founded and managed by French farmers. Its parent company, Coopérative Limagrain, brings together nearly 2,000 farmers located in the center of France. The Group creates, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Limagrain is present in 56 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. It makes nearly 2.5 billion Euros of sales with recognized brands on their markets: LG, Vilmorin, Hazera, Harris Moran, Jacquet, Brossard. About KWS KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. In the fiscal year 2017/18 more than 5,000 employees in 70 countries generated net sales of EUR 1,068 million and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of EUR 133 million. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 160 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to increase farmers’ yields and to improve resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested approximately EUR 200 million last fiscal year in research and development. HOW TO APPLY If interested, please send a cover letter addressing your experience and your resume to resumes@genective.com, Subject line: Assay Biologist  

We’re looking for a Sales Development Representative to work on our growing sales team! This role is integral to Granular’s success and is a unique opportunity to join a mission focused, fast-paced, smart and fun team. More than 7 billion people depend on farms for healthy and affordable food. By 2050, the global population will reach 9.4 billion and farmers will need new ways to deliver on this demand.  They’ll be seeking options that are economically viable and that will help them remain environmentally sustainable. Granular’s software meets this need, making farmers more efficient. What You’ll Get To Do: Outbound prospecting via account/contact research and cold calling to generate and uncover opportunities Achieve or exceed goal for qualified meetings on a monthly basis Provide research within targeted accounts to identify key contacts and critical account information prior to prospecting call Produce high level of call and email activity daily Proactively continue company product and competitive product and market knowledge via website, online webinars, and marketing information Manage and log activity in Salesforce.com daily Our Ideal Candidate: Has an interest in agriculture and technology Has 1 year internship experience Has knowledge or experience in CRM/Preferably Salesforce Has the ability to work collaboratively in a high energy, dynamic sales team environment Is high stamina, with ability to look past short-term roadblocks and stay motivated for long-term win Is a master time manager.  Ability to routinely prioritize tasks by their intended impact Is proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Salesforce.com a plus Is well-organized, self-motivated, competitive and driven by success Is at ease on the phone and able to engage diverse personalities Is driven and persistent with daily goals to succeed individually and in a team environment Is interested in gaining intimate knowledge of the agriculture industry Is creative and thinks outside the box to find and sell existing and new prospect Perks and Benefits: Upward mobility.  We are growing quickly and need talent who can take on increasingly challenging and rewarding roles Generous Vacation 401k Matching Program Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Vision and Dental FSA and Dependent Care FSA Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave Paid Adoption Leave and Adoption Assistance Learning and Development Programs Open floor plan, dog-friendly offices Who We Are: Granular combines the leadership and innovation of experienced entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors with the meaningful insights of farmers, agronomists, data scientists and engineers. Our internal team has the rebellious, innovative business and technical acumen that defines Silicon Valley; this expertise has produced products including Granular Business, Granular Agronomy, AcreValue, and AgStudio. Founded in February 2014, and backed by leading VC’s like Andreessen Horowitz and Google Ventures, Granular is an independent subsidiary of Corteva, a spin off of DowDuPont™.  We currently have offices in San Francisco, CA, Champaign, IL, Johnston, IA, Cumming, GA and São Paulo, Brazil. Learn more about our company and people here! Click here to apply online!

Iria Pharma is looking for a full-time Associate Scientist to support Iria’s small molecule drug discovery programs. The scientist will work closely with Iria’s principle investigator to conduct organic chemistry work including synthesis, purification and characterization of novel small molecules such as unnatural sugars and drug conjugates. Iria Pharma is a start-up in the University of Illinois Research Park EnterpriseWorks dedicated to developing novel cancer targeting technology and therapeutics. Iria’s leading technology selectively labels cancer cells with unnatural sugars and target the artificial label for improved therapeutics delivery with lower side effect. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Utilize modern and classical organic synthesis techniques, and equipment to synthesize milligram to gram scale compounds Purify and characterize new small molecules Optimize synthetic procedures for higher yield and purity Effective coordination for multi-task management Maintain an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook with supporting analytical data in a scientifically rigorous manner Take personal responsibility for individual and co-worker safety and strictly adhere to all safety procedures and policies Maintain a clean and organized work environment JOB REQUIREMENTS B.S. or MS. in Chemistry or related area EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of synthetic methodologies, analytical and common purification techniques Proficient in common purification techniques such as extraction, recrystallization, chromatography. 1-year hands-on chemistry laboratory experience in organic synthesis Excellent written and oral communication skills Click here to apply online!