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Research Associate 2

Lafayette, IN, us💼 Full-time💰 $55,200–$55,200🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Execute regulated research yield trials on corn and soybeans to generate high-quality data for identifying superior performing products.

Role type

Senior IC agricultural field trial operator

Builds

Regulated field trial data for corn and soybean products

Domain

Agriculture / Agronomy / Field Trials

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Field trial operations, precision agriculture equipment operation, agronomy practices, regulated material handling, team supervision, data accuracy protocols

Preferred skills

Part 107 drone license, Pesticide Applicator License, Class A CDL, experience with automated phenotyping equipment

Technologies

Precision planters, drones, automated phenotyping equipment, research combines

Responsibilities

Locate and contract testing locations, manage planting and harvesting, operate agricultural machinery, supervise contract labor, ensure compliance with stewardship protocols, communicate trial status

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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