Research Associate 2
Core
Seasonal field operations role managing planting, maintenance, and harvesting of yield trials for seed technology.
Role type
Seasonal Research Associate (Field Operations)
Builds
Yield trials and agricultural data
Domain
Agriculture / Seed Technology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Agricultural machinery operation, Plant genetics and breeding basics, Agronomic practices, Data collection and analysis, Team supervision, Safety compliance
Preferred skills
Precision agriculture equipment expertise, Remote Pilot License, CDL Class A, Pesticide Applicator License, Almaco/Precision Planting equipment familiarity
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, Precision agriculture software systems
Responsibilities
Plan and execute planting, phenotyping, pollinating, and harvesting; Maintain agricultural machinery and research equipment; Supervise operational teams including third-party contractors; Collect and analyze trial data; Ensure safety and stewardship compliance.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
