Field Research Assistant - Corn & Soybean Trials (PT)

The Perry News; Perry, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

DM Crop Research Group, Inc. is seeking a part-time Research Worker to support our corn and soybean field research trials. The role involves outdoor work in typical Iowa conditions, with attention to detail and reliability.

The position offers 20-30 hours per week, starts in August 2026, and provides hands-on training as part of a small, dedicated team in Perry, Iowa.

Applicants should be comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative research team.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Be reliable and dependable for fieldwork duties.
• Able to follow study protocols and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the harvest of corn and soybean seed
• Processing and cleaning corn and soybean seed
• Soil sampling
• Data collection
• General lab duties

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

DM Crop Research Group, Inc. is seeking a part-time Research Worker to support our corn and soybean field research trials. The role involves outdoor work in typical Iowa conditions, with attention to detail and reliability.

The position offers 20-30 hours per week, starts in August 2026, and provides hands-on training as part of a small, dedicated team in Perry, Iowa.

Applicants should be comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative research team.