Sr. Research Associate

The job overview for this position is that it is a Senior Research Associate role based in Grinnell, Iowa. The overview emphasizes the company's core values and the desire for individuals who want to build something unique and challenge the food system. It also mentions the Total Rewards package offered by the company, including competitive health and wealth benefits. The Department Overview highlights the responsibilities of the Research and Development Department in developing technology platforms and products to support the company's growth and sustainability. The position summary states that the role involves supporting research activities by performing routine tasks under supervision, with a focus on data collection and logging. The overview also mentions specific responsibilities and tasks related to seed packaging, field experiments, equipment operation, and safety protocols.

• 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 salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the organization
• Access to state-of-the-art agriculture equipment and technology
• Travel opportunities for field research and projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to work on challenging and complex problems
• Autonomy and independence in carrying out responsibilities
• Strong emphasis on safety and seed stewardship protocols
• Positive and influential work across the enterprise
• Strong customer service and passion for the work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to new situations and handle unexpected challenges