Field Research Technician — Agriculture Trials (PTO & Training)

Kws Saat Ag; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Flexible PTO

Professional training and development

Job summary

KWS Seeds, LLC is seeking a permanent full-time Agricultural Research Station Technician in Ogden, UT. The role involves creating or executing work plans for trial activities, including planting, irrigation, pest control, ratings, and harvest, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to protocols.

Proactive problem-solving and safe equipment use are essential. The position requires experience in agriculture or related fields, valid driver’s license, pesticide applicator licensing within 6

Qualifications

• Some years of experience in agriculture, greenhouse or plot research or equivalent.
• Ability to work variable hours as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving history.
• Have or be able to obtain Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to work independently and within a team with flexibility.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create or execute work plans for plant material to ensure setup and planting arrangement is done accurately.
• Operate the required proprietary software for data collection.
• Operate planting and harvest equipment including proprietary technology and equipment, which may include commercial vehicles and forklifts.
• May train, and provide work direction to seasonal workers or full-time employees and coordinate the schedules as needed.
• Ensure completion of detailed records of activities, which may include regulatory records utilizing correct reporting methods.
• Assist with equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure work plans are executed according to due dates and deadlines to ensure successful completion of trials.
• Mix chemicals for pesticide applications. Organize, direct and apply pesticides to field sites as needed.
• May utilize spreadsheets to analyze work plans and make recommendations.
• Maintain ability to drive company vehicles.
• Travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
• Work variable hours as needed; meet attendance requirements.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Microsoft Office

Mechanical aptitude

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Proprietary software for data collection

Job description

KWS Seeds, LLC is seeking a permanent full-time Agricultural Research Station Technician in Ogden, UT. The role involves creating or executing work plans for trial activities, including planting, irrigation, pest control, ratings, and harvest, while maintaining accurate records and adhering to protocols.

Proactive problem-solving and safe equipment use are essential. The position requires experience in agriculture or related fields, valid driver’s license, pesticide applicator licensing within 6