Entry-Level Field Agronomy Technician – Research Trials

Harvestaff; Jerseyville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

HarveStaff LLC is seeking an Entry Level Field Operator in Jerseyville, IL. The role supports agronomic operations, assists with research trials, crop activities, maintenance, pesticide applications, and field operations, including trial establishment, monitoring, data collection, harvesting, and sales demonstration trials.

Responsibilities include data entry into SCOUT, equipment operation, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years college or experience in an agricultural field preferred but not required.
• Non-commercial or commercial pesticide applicator license in the state of residency preferred.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with crop and research trial establishment, including measuring and labeling plots, planting/transplanting, evaluating efficacy and crop phytotoxicity, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Mix and apply crop protection products under the supervision of the Field Operations representative.
• Assist with loading and hauling equipment to research sites.
• Perform field trial and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with establishment and monitoring of sales demonstration trials.
• Enter data into the SCOUT system.
• Operate farm equipment as required.
• Assist with planting, pollinating, harvesting, weeding, field preparation, seed preparation, sampling, detasseling, rogueing, and other field activities.
• Assist with maintenance and improvement of farms and assets.
• Follow all safety policies, SOPs, and site safety requirements.
• Attend required safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience 1-3 yrs

English literacy

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Agriculture experience

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-2 years college in agriculture

Pesticide applicator license (state residency)

Driver's license

Tools

SCOUT system

Job description

HarveStaff LLC is seeking an Entry Level Field Operator in Jerseyville, IL. The role supports agronomic operations, assists with research trials, crop activities, maintenance, pesticide applications, and field operations, including trial establishment, monitoring, data collection, harvesting, and sales demonstration trials.

Responsibilities include data entry into SCOUT, equipment operation, and adherence to safety policies.