Corn Research Specialist - Field Trials & Data Collection

Stine Seed Company; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement packages

Job summary

Stine Seed Company, the nation’s largest independent seed company, is seeking a Corn Research Associate near Adel, IA. The role involves developing new corn varieties, seed preparation, and field activities across seasons. Travel overnight is possible and attention to safety and teamwork is essential.

The position offers competitive pay based on qualifications and experience, with available benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus retirement packages.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, plus any of the listed advanced degrees in agronomy.
• Willing to work overtime, including weekends and travel.
• Interest in agronomic research.
• Strong teamwork and independent problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with team members and crew leaders.
• Prepare, sort, clean, automate packaging, and label seed for plots and nurseries.
• Learn operation and maintenance of a corn plot planter.
• Learn operation of a corn combine for yield trial data.
• Spray crops, maintain sprayer and equipment.
• Possess or obtain pesticide applicator certification.
• Observe and collect plant data notes.
• Learn hand pollination and harvesting in nursery.
• Work routine weekends during peak seasons; peak season is seven days per week and may include travel to other states during summer months.
• Work in an organized and safe manner independently.
• Perform multiple tasks and coordinate activities.
• Operate forklift if required as part of warehousing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Self-starter

Problem solving

Strong communication

Agronomic interest

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Science

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Stine Seed Company, the nation’s largest independent seed company, is seeking a Corn Research Associate near Adel, IA. The role involves developing new corn varieties, seed preparation, and field activities across seasons. Travel overnight is possible and attention to safety and teamwork is essential.

The position offers competitive pay based on qualifications and experience, with available benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus retirement packages.