Research & Development Technician

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC•Merced, CA

7h•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Research and Development (R&D) Technician plays an important role in the application, evaluation and development of cutting-edge technologies in our agriculture and specialty markets. Helena is also developing and implementing the use of precision ag tools, such as drones and imagery for research and development purposes. You will work in an assigned territory with a variety of crops making applications of crop protection (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, nematicides) and crop production (fertilizers, bioscience, biologicals) products. This includes working with various seeds and crops for new trait development, tolerance to pesticides for nutrient use, efficiency and drought stress-tolerance. In this role, you will regularly interface with cross-functional Helena teams in our Western Business Unit, as well as major ag industry manufacturers in crop production and crop protection industries.

Requirements

Associate's degree in an agricultural related field is required.
One year of related work experience is required.
Mechanical skills including the ability to make simple repairs to small engines and other spray equipment.
Detail oriented.
Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle. Must be able to meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Responsibilities

Sets up studies at Helena owned facilities and/or grower's fields.
Makes applications of crop protection products, crop production products and various seeds and crops at locations throughout assigned territory.
Evaluates products for their efficacy and performance, crop safety, yield and quality.
Performs study maintenance for cleanliness and preparation for field day activities.
Maintains and cleans Helena's R&D facilities to help with efficiency and output of operations.
Collects, enters and evaluates data from tests in specialized software designed for research and development.
Calibrates scientific and commercial equipment for precision application.
Performs equipment maintenance such as making simple repairs to small engines and spray equipment.
Operates light, medium and heavy equipment for various agricultural operations.
Prepares reports and materials for field days and other demonstrations.
May be required to operate a company vehicle.
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Follows all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!