Research Associate 2
Core
Conduct high-quality field trials for corn and soybean yield data, managing the full seasonal cycle from planning to harvest.
Role type
Senior IC agronomy field trial specialist
Builds
Superior seed and crop protection products for farmers
Domain
Agriculture / Agronomy / Field Trials
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
operating tractors and combines, supervising contract labor, executing field trial protocols, evaluating trial land, drone operation, precision agriculture equipment use, commercial pesticide application, autonomous problem solving
Preferred skills
Associate's degree in agriculture, experience with precision agriculture software, knowledge of corn and soybean crops, medical DOT card, Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
Technologies
precision agriculture equipment, precision agriculture software, drones
Responsibilities
Plan and execute seasonal yield trials including planting and harvest, secure quality trial land, supervise third-party contract labor, operate heavy machinery for data collection, lead projects across stations, provide training to team members, develop process protocols
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC