JT649 - FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Quality Consulting Group • Salinas, PR

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About The Position

Quality Consulting Group is seeking a Field Research Assistant to support the Phytogen Seed Company research program. The role involves routine field, sample-processing, and facility tasks, which vary according to the stage of the seasonal research program. Work may take place indoors and/or outdoors. The assistant may also perform tasks assigned by a supervising Field Technician, including equipment maintenance assistance, limited equipment operation, sample organization, and limited driving of a company vehicle under close supervision. The contingent worker is responsible for expediting the required driver’s license when asked; this is a condition of employment.

The posting identifies the work as seasonal in nature and states that 1st and 2nd shifts are available. It also requires availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or a related field.
• Ability to interpret field observations (agronomic scouting).
• Ability to standardize qualitative data, such as scales and categories.
• Ability to relate observations to quantitative metrics, such as IPM applications.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Responsible for expediting the required driver’s license when asked; this is a requirement for employment.
• Availability to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks associated with the Phytogen Seed Company research program, including tasks described for a Field and Processing Worker.
• Carry out field research operations such as planting, thinning, weeding, pollinations, and sample harvest.
• Perform sample-processing tasks, including preparing supplies, sorting, ginning, weighing, preparing samples for shipping, and packaging seed.
• Perform general facility operations, including cleanup and organization of samples and supplies.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of field equipment under close supervision.
• Operate field equipment on a limited basis, including mobile equipment such as a tractor or cotton picker and stationary equipment such as a module builder.
• Organize samples during harvest and/or processing.
• Drive a company vehicle on a limited basis.
• Perform additional tasks requested by the supervising Field Technician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level