Field Installation and Support Technician

Pig Improvement Company; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural biotechnology company is seeking a Field Installation and Support Technician to join their digital phenotyping team. This remote role involves installing and supporting high-throughput digital phenotyping platforms, transforming data collection within genetic improvement programs. The ideal candidate should have strong communication and analytical skills, along with experience in IT or engineering. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Employee Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience installing and supporting network connected equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support digital technologies developed by PIC.
• Maintain flows of data from farm to computing resources.
• Install and troubleshoot remote digital phenotyping platforms.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Associate's degree in IT or Engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

MS Office

Job description

Role Overview

PIC North America, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a highly motivated Field Installation and Support Technician to support our digital phenotyping team. This person will be responsible for installing, implementing, and supporting PIC’s high-throughput digital phenotyping platforms. This role can be located remotely within the U.S. This position will be responsible for assisting in efforts that transform the way phenotypic data is collected and utilized within the genetic improvement program.

The successful candidate has the ability to work in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment and can work collaboratively across functional teams. The candidate is a strong communicator and possesses strong analytical skills with the ability to efficiently collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

You Will

• Deploy and support existing digital technologies developed by PIC’s in-house digital phenotyping engineers
• Maintain flows of data from farm to computing resources, including on-premises and cloud computing
• Install, trouble-shoot, and provide hardware support of remote digital phenotyping platforms
• Execute testing plans of 3rd party digital tools for performance traits
• Maintain quality control of data capture and labeling systems
• Effectively communicate the status and results of research projects.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in IT or Engineering related field
• A minimum of 2 years of experience installing and supporting consumer level network connected equipment including but not limited to switches, cabling, security cameras
• Experience with MS Office suite as well as other relevant software platforms, including Python, scripting, and SQL databases would be beneficial

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partneringwith farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

PIC, our swine division, currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide, and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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