Sr. Research Associate

The Sr. Research Associate position at Benson Hill in Des Moines, Iowa is a role within the Research and Development Department. The department focuses on developing technology platforms and products to support the company's growth and sustainability. The Sr. Research Associate will support research activities by performing routine tasks, collecting and logging data, and participating in field experiments. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to operate and troubleshoot agriculture equipment, and adherence to safety protocols. The position offers the opportunity to be part of a team driving change and challenging the status quo in the food system.

• Participate in seed packaging and processing
• Plan and forecast seasonal needs
• Organize and conduct field experiments (Including: Planting, scouting, spraying, harvest)
• Lead tasks that need to be completed by other full-time employees & seasonal staff to achieve quality results
• Communicate efficiently and effectively within teams or across the organization
• Operate, adjust, and successfully troubleshoot various agriculture equipment such as: planters, sprayers, combines, seed threshers, seed counters, other field & lab equipment
• Safely transport equipment to internal locations for success
• Collect and process seed and tissue samples for laboratory and field tests
• Maintains clean and organized facilities, equipment, and instruments
• Adhere to all safety and seed stewardship protocols and expectations
• Conduct projects and tasks as assigned
• Overnight travel required

• Participate in seed packaging and processing
• Plan and forecast seasonal needs
• Organize and conduct field experiments (Including: Planting, scouting, spraying, harvest)
• Lead tasks that need to be completed by other full-time employees & seasonal staff to achieve quality results
• Communicate efficiently and effectively within teams or across the organization
• Operate, adjust, and successfully troubleshoot various agriculture equipment such as: planters, sprayers, combines, seed threshers, seed counters, other field & lab equipment
• Safely transport equipment to internal locations for success
• Collect and process seed and tissue samples for laboratory and field tests
• Maintains clean and organized facilities, equipment, and instruments
• Adhere to all safety and seed stewardship protocols and expectations
• Conduct projects and tasks as assigned
• Overnight travel required

• Competitive health benefits (employer benefit contributions)
• Wealth benefits (investments)
• Flexible PTO program with a focus on work/life balance
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• FREE Dental and Vision Coverage
• Education reimbursement
• PAID parental leave
• Wellness Benefit Support (Fitness, Nutrition, and Mental Health)