JT488 - FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANT

qualityconsultinggroup; Salinas (PR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP is seeking a talented individual to join our team for seasonal field research operations in Puerto Rico and the USA. The role involves assisting in Phytogen Seed Company research programs, processing samples, and supporting field and processing work under supervision.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Natural Science, strong leadership and organizational abilities, and flexibility to work various shifts; driving license may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Natural Science or related field.
• Standardize qualitative data.
• 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.
• Tasks will include those described for the Field and Processing Worker.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of field equipment under close supervision of the Field Technician.
• Operate mobile field equipment such as a tractor or cotton picker, and stationary field equipment such as a module builder.
• Sample processing operations including preparation of supplies, sorting, ginning, weighing, preparation for shipping and seed packaging.
• General facility operations including cleaning and organizing samples and supplies.
• Tasks may be performed indoor and/or outdoor and may be seasonal.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Data standardization

Education

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

Job description

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader inthe pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

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.
• General facility operations including general clean-up, organization of samples and supplies, and other routine tasks as they arise.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by the supervising Field Technician.
• Operation of mobile field equipment, such as a tractor or cotton picker, and stationary field equipment, such as a module builder.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Natural Science or related field.
• 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. (This is a requirement for employment)
• 1st & 2nd shift.
• Availability to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays.

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.