Field Research Specialist - Seasonal Plant and Sample Ops

Quality Consulting Group, LLC; Salinas (PR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Consulting Group, LLC in Puerto Rico and the USA is seeking a talented, highly motivated Technician's Assistant to join our team in a world-class manufacturing environment. You will perform a variety of routine tasks within the Phytogen Seed Company research program and support Field Technicians.

The role is seasonal, may involve indoor/outdoor work, and requires flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shift, weekends and holidays; driving of a company vehicle may be required, and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Natural Science or related field.
• Leadership and Organizational Skills.
• The contingent worker will be responsible for expediting the needed driver license when asked (This is a requirement for employment).

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the Phytogen Seed Company research program.
• The tasks will include any or all of those described for the Field and Processing Worker.
• The Technician's Assistant will perform additional tasks as required by the supervising Field Technician.
• Under close supervision of the Field Supervisor: assist with repair and maintenance of field equipment, limited operation of field equipment, organization of samples during harvest and/or processing, and limited driving of a company vehicle.
• Tasks may include field research operations related to planting, thinning, weeding, pollinations and sample harvest.
• Sample processing operations including preparation of supplies, sorting, ginning, weighing, preparation for shipping and seed packaging.
• General facility operations including general clean-up, organization of samples and supplies, and other routine tasks as they arise.
• Operation of mobile field equipment, such as a tractor or cotton picker, and stationary field equipment, such as a module builder.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Natural Science or related field

Job description

Quality Consulting Group, LLC in Puerto Rico and the USA is seeking a talented, highly motivated Technician's Assistant to join our team in a world-class manufacturing environment. You will perform a variety of routine tasks within the Phytogen Seed Company research program and support Field Technicians.

The role is seasonal, may involve indoor/outdoor work, and requires flexibility to work 1st or 2nd shift, weekends and holidays; driving of a company vehicle may be required, and a valid