Sampling Assistant

InPlanet; Brasil; Presencial; BRL 20 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Language programme allowance

30+ days leave

Autonomy to contribute

Off-sites in Brazil

Resumo da oferta

InPlanet is seeking a Sampling Assistant to support soil and field-sample collection across partner farms in Brazil's Sul region. You will work with the Science team to follow protocols and keep accurate records.

This hands-on role involves traveling to farms, preparing equipment, labeling samples, and helping ensure data quality and traceability while following safety procedures. Join a collaborative team focused on climate action.

Qualificações

• Technical training or degree in agronomy, agriculture, environmental management, biology, or soil science.
• Ability to work full-time during regular business hours.
• Interest in hands-on outdoor work and agricultural environments.
• Willingness to travel regularly to farms and project sites.
• Basic ability to use digital tools for recording information.

Responsabilidades

• Field sampling: Collect soil and other field samples according to protocols and quality standards.
• Sampling preparation & logistics: Prepare materials, organize transport, coordinate routes.
• Documentation & data quality: Record sampling information accurately; ensure traceability.
• Equipment care & safety: Maintain tools and equipment; report issues.
• Team collaboration: Work with Science, Operations, Inventory, and farm teams.

Conhecimentos

Outdoor fieldwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Digital data capture

Formação académica

Agronomy / related field degree

Ferramentas

GPS tools

Sampling equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sampling Assistant

Department: MRV

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Brasil | Sul

Reporting To: Marcella D

Description

Are you excited about hands-on fieldwork and contributing directly to climate action? Join InPlanet as a Sampling Assistant, supporting the collection of high-quality field data that helps us measure the impact of our Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) projects. You’ll work closely with our Science team to collect soil and other field samples, maintain accurate records, prepare equipment, and support sampling activities across our partner farms. This is a practical, field-based role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, following clear protocols, and being part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

Field Sampling

• Collect soil and other field samples according to InPlanet’s protocols and quality standards.
• Support the marking and identification of sampling locations.
• Assist with field measurements and other data collection activities.
• Help ensure samples are correctly labelled, stored, and prepared for transportation.

Sampling Preparation & Logistics

• Prepare sampling materials, tools, labels, and equipment before each field activity.
• Support the organization, packing, transportation, and return of field equipment.
• Help coordinate sampling routes and activities with the wider team.
• Travel regularly to farms and project sites within the region.

Documentation & Data Quality

• Accurately record sampling information using the required forms and digital tools.
• Check that sample labels and field records are complete and consistent.
• Report any deviations, missing information, or field issues to the responsible team member.
• Support sample traceability from collection through delivery to the inventory or laboratory team.

Equipment Care & Safety

• Clean, organize, and carry out basic checks on sampling tools and equipment.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate when maintenance or replacement is needed.
• Follow all health, safety, and fieldwork procedures.
• Help keep vehicles, materials, and working areas clean and organized.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Science, Operations, Inventory, and farm teams to complete sampling activities safely and efficiently.
• Communicate clearly about field progress, challenges, and changes to the plan.
• Contribute to a respectful and collaborative relationship with farmers and local partners.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Core Skills & Experience

• Completed or ongoing technical training or degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Environmental Management, Biology, Soil Science, or a related field.
• Availability to work full-time during regular business hours.
• Interest in hands-on outdoor work and agricultural environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Willingness and availability to travel regularly to farms and project sites.
• Basic ability to use digital tools for recording information.

Key Qualities

• You are reliable, organized, and careful with details.
• You enjoy practical work and being active in the field.
• You are comfortable working outdoors and adapting to changing weather and field conditions.
• You communicate clearly and work well as part of a team.
• You care about sustainability, agriculture, and climate action.
• You are proactive and willing to learn.

Bonus Points

• Previous experience with soil sampling, fieldwork, agriculture, or research projects.
• Familiarity with GPS tools, sampling equipment, or field data collection.
• A valid driver’s licence and confidence driving in rural areas.

Benefits

• Compensation expectations and our comp philosophy are openly discussed in the first interview with the goal of managing expectations fairly.
• Language Programme Monthly Allowance
• 30+ days annual leave
• The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference and belong to a vision.
• Occasional off-sites in Brazil yay!