JT743 - FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Quality Consulting Group • Salinas, PR

15h

About The Position

The Field Research Assistant performs routine tasks supporting the Phytogen Seed Company research program. Duties vary with the stage of the annual, seasonal research program and may be performed indoors or outdoors. The role may involve a broad range of tasks or focus on a specific task. Under close supervision, the assistant may help repair and maintain field equipment, perform limited equipment operation and company-vehicle driving, and organize samples during harvest or processing. The position also operates mobile field equipment, such as tractors or cotton pickers, and stationary equipment, such as module builders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or a related field; no experience required, or an associate's degree in Agronomy or a related field and at least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• 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.
• Must expedite the required driver's license process 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 and other tasks requested by the supervising Field Technician.
• Support field research activities, including planting, thinning, weeding, pollinations, and sample harvest.
• Support sample processing, including preparing supplies, sorting, ginning, weighing, preparing samples for shipping, and packaging seed.
• Perform general facility tasks, including cleanup and organization of samples and supplies.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of field equipment under close supervision.
• Perform limited operation of field equipment and limited driving of a company vehicle when assigned.
• Operate mobile field equipment, such as a tractor or cotton picker, and stationary field equipment, such as a module builder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree