Field Research Assistant — Seasonal Seed & Sample Ops

Quality Consulting Group, LLC; Salinas (PR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a motivated Technician's Assistant to join our field research programs in Puerto Rico and the United States. You will support Phytogen Seed Company projects with a range of field and processing tasks, under supervision.

The role is seasonal and outdoors/indoors, with shifts across 1st and 2nd, and requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays. A bachelor’s degree in agronomy or natural sciences is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or in Natural Science (Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related fields).
• Standardize qualitative data using scales and categories.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Contingent worker must obtain driver's license when asked.
• Availability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks for the Phytogen Seed Company research program.
• Tasks described for the Field and Processing Worker.
• Assist Field Technician and perform tasks under supervision.
• Operate and drive field equipment or a company vehicle as required.
• Tasks may be indoor or outdoor and seasonal in nature.
• Handle sample organization during harvest and processing; seed packaging.
• General facility tasks including cleanup and organizing samples and supplies.
• Operate mobile field equipment (tractors) and stationary equipment (module builder).

Skills

Leadership and Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Bachelor's Degree in Natural Science (Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related fields)

Job description

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a motivated Technician's Assistant to join our field research programs in Puerto Rico and the United States. You will support Phytogen Seed Company projects with a range of field and processing tasks, under supervision.

The role is seasonal and outdoors/indoors, with shifts across 1st and 2nd, and requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays. A bachelor’s degree in agronomy or natural sciences is required.