Field Research Technician – Agronomy & Seed Operations

Quality Consulting Group; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Consulting Group, LLC seeks a talented Technician's Assistant to join our team in California. You will support Phytogen Seed Company research, perform routine field and processing tasks, and assist the Field Technician under supervision.

This seasonal role may involve indoor or outdoor work, operating field equipment, sample handling, and ensuring samples are prepared for shipping. You will collaborate with a dedicated team and adapt to shift schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or related fields.
• Standardize qualitative data (e.g., scales, categories)
• Leadership and Organizational Skills
• The contingent worker will be responsible of the process to expedite the needed driver license when asked.

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.
• In addition, the Technician's Assistant will perform additional tasks as required by the supervising Field Technician.
• These tasks may include, under close supervision of the Field Supervisor: assisting with the 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.
• The type of task will be dependent on the stage of the annual research program and will be seasonal in nature.
• Tasks may be performed in an indoor and/or outdoor setting.
• Responsible for performing a wide range of tasks or a specific task depending on the stage of the seasonal research program.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership and Organizational Skills

Flexibility to work all shifts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or related fields

Job description

Quality Consulting Group, LLC seeks a talented Technician's Assistant to join our team in California. You will support Phytogen Seed Company research, perform routine field and processing tasks, and assist the Field Technician under supervision.

This seasonal role may involve indoor or outdoor work, operating field equipment, sample handling, and ensuring samples are prepared for shipping. You will collaborate with a dedicated team and adapt to shift schedules, including weekends and holidays.