Field Associate (Santa María, CA or Oxnard, CA)

Beeflow; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunity to learn about beekeeping and bee biology

Work alongside talented professionals

Job summary

A biotech startup specializing in agriculture is hiring Field Associates in California. The role involves supporting research trials during the Blueberry and Blackberry season from November to June. Candidates should have a BS in a related field, field research experience, and be comfortable working outdoors. This seasonal, full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to join an innovative team.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and confidence in driving for long periods of time.
• Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing pollination services to growers.
• Participate in data collection and maintain accurate data sheets.
• Provide feedback for improvement at the end of projects.

Skills

Field research experience

Interest in pollination and agriculture

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Familiarity with Google Suite

Education

BS in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent

Job description

Base pay range: $21.00/yr - $23.00/yr

About Beeflow

Beeflow is a biotech startup company that leverages scientific knowledge and technology to improve the impact of ecosystem services in agriculture. Beeflow creates and manages pollination programs for farmers with the goal of consistently increasing crop yields. The company combines scientific knowledge of crop pollination, bee biology & behavior and chemical ecology with proprietary technologies including molecules that help train bees to pollinate specific crops and a plant-based bee diet that enhances bees' immune system. This novel approach to pollination management allows growers to produce more with less.

Based in California and with operations across the US West Coast, Mexico, Peru and Argentina, Beeflow closed an $8.3M Series A in May 2021 with Ospraie Ag Sciences, Future Ventures, Vectr Ventures, Jeff Wilke (former CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon), SOSV and others. Beeflow's team of experts includes biologists, ecologists, entomologists, agronomists, and entrepreneurs.

For more information about Beeflow, please visit www.beeflow.com.

About This Role

We're looking for Field Associates to join our team in two locations: Oxnard, CA and Santa Maria, CA.

Pollination Field Associates will play a key role in supporting our research trials and projects during the upcoming Blueberry and Blackberry season. Responsibilities include assisting with data collection and uploads, as well as coordinating project logistics.

This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and is a seasonal, full‑time position — running from November to December 2025 in Oxnard, and from November 2025 to June 2026 in Santa Maria.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing our pollination services to growers
• Participate in ongoing research and development trials if needed
• Participate in data collection by accurately recording key points and daily upkeep of data sheets and field notes
• Work efficiently and in a timely manner to complete daily activities in multiple different fields
• With the aim of meeting target data collection quantity for the season
• Assist in crop tagging - tag branches in different crops in a systematic way
• Provide feedback at the end of projects to determine avenues for improvement

Requirements

• BS in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent preferred
• Field research experience
• Interest in pollination and/or agriculture
• A valid driver's license and confidence in driving for long periods of time
• Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly.
• Familiarity with Google Suite
• Comfortable working independently in the field with support from remote manager
• Must be detailed oriented
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred

Work Environment

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to work with bees and wear appropriate protective equipment
• Ability to work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions
• Must be comfortable working with bees and getting stung

Benefits

Compensation Target: $23/hour

• Opportunity to join an innovative and growing Ag Tech start‑up whose mission is to contribute to the creation of a food system in harmony with nature
• Work alongside a team of talented and passionate professionals, having the opportunity to make your first steps in the industry and learn about beekeeping and bee biology
• Competitive salary