Trialing Specialist Technician
Core
Conduct high-quality field trials for corn and soybean seeds, managing the full seasonal cycle from planning and planting to harvest and data collection.
Role type
Field operations technician (agricultural trialing)
Builds
Yield trial data and superior seed products for farmers
Domain
Agriculture / Crop Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operating tractors and research combines, precision agriculture equipment operation, agronomic practices, third-party labor supervision, process protocol development, autonomous problem solving, DOT medical card acquisition, pesticide applicator licensing, drone operation
Preferred skills
Associate's degree in agriculture, experience with precision agriculture software, knowledge of corn and soybean trialing, drone licensing
Responsibilities
Plan and execute seasonal yield trials, evaluate and secure trial land, operate heavy machinery for planting and harvest, supervise contract labor, lead projects across stations, develop new process protocols, communicate trial status to managers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC