Field Research Associate - Agronomy & Plot Data

Beck's Hybrids; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (two medical plan 옵션)

Company HSA contributions

Dental

Vision

Employer paid life/AD&D for you and9n

Disability insurance

Onsite Nurse Practitioner

401k match

Company sponsored pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Corporate discounts

Company Christmas Party

Free lunch

Merchandise allowance

Job summary

Beck's Hybrids in Salina, KS is seeking an intermediate level Research Department team member to support mini-strip and replicated testing. You will coordinate plots, prepare seed, plant, collect data, and maintain plots under supervision.

The role requires basic agriculture knowledge, ability to work with cooperators, and to supervise interns and staff as needed. Travel and physical effort are part of the job; benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Intermediate level position requiring some basic agriculture and field research knowledge.
• Strong ability to assist with mini-strip and replicated testing and plot maintenance.
• Good verbal and written communication; capable of working with team members and cooperators.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plot locations and logistics with plot cooperators.
• Prepare seed for mini-strip and replicated testing.
• Plant mini-strip and replicated plots and transport equipment to locations.
• Collect data: stand counts, vigor, plot ratings, flowering data, plant characteristics, disease notes.
• Maintain plots and apply fertilizer, herbicide, and insecticide as needed.
• Harvest plots and collect agronomic notes; assist with data reporting for Product Development.
• Maintain research equipment and diagnose/repair as needed.
• Assist with warehousing and distribution tasks; support other Beck’s Hybrids operations as directed.
• Supervise interns and full/part-time employees reporting to the Research Associates.
• Work in other areas of Beck’s Hybrids’ operations as directed by the Testing Site Lead.

Skills

Field research

Agronomy basics

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Beck's Hybrids in Salina, KS is seeking an intermediate level Research Department team member to support mini-strip and replicated testing. You will coordinate plots, prepare seed, plant, collect data, and maintain plots under supervision.

The role requires basic agriculture knowledge, ability to work with cooperators, and to supervise interns and staff as needed. Travel and physical effort are part of the job; benefits are provided.