Field Scout - Shenandoah County
About The Position
The VCE Shenandoah Unit is seeking a Field Scout. Work begins February 2026 through September 2026. Work will be a minimum of 20 hours per week. The candidate will be responsible for scouting fields for a research project focused on slug management in soybean. This position is expected to make and maintain legible notebooks on all aspects of the field work, perform data entry into computer programs such as Word or Excel, and ensure that electronic data are backed up on at least one external medium. Additional duties will include office work. Much of the field work needs to be done between daylight and 11:00 AM.
Requirements
- Experience and/or education in plant science, biology or a relevant discipline.
- Virginia driver’s License.
- Must be willing to walk into crop fields and collect data in both cold and hot conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in science or related field (or pursuing a degree)
- Field crop and/or lab experience
- Computer skills (MS word and Excel; email and Internet)
Responsibilities
- Scouting fields for a research project focused on slug management in soybean
- Make and maintain legible notebooks on all aspects of the field work
- Perform data entry into computer programs such as Word or Excel
- Ensure that electronic data are backed up on at least one external medium
- Office work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
