Seasonal Field Research Assistant: Sampling & Field Operations

Quality Consulting Group, LLC; Salinas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a seasonal Field Technician Assistant to join our team in the USA. You will assist in Phytogen Seed Company research programs, supporting field operations from planting to harvest and sample processing.

The role involves operating mobile and stationary field equipment under supervision, handling sample preparation, and performing general facility tasks in indoor/outdoor settings. Availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Natural Science (Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related fields).
• Standardize qualitative data (e.g., scales, categories).
• Leadership and Organizational Skills.
• Availability to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays.
• 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.
• Assist with 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

Data collection

Sampling

Equipment operation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy or Natural Science (Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related fields)

Job description

Quality Consulting Group, LLC is seeking a seasonal Field Technician Assistant to join our team in the USA. You will assist in Phytogen Seed Company research programs, supporting field operations from planting to harvest and sample processing.

The role involves operating mobile and stationary field equipment under supervision, handling sample preparation, and performing general facility tasks in indoor/outdoor settings. Availability for all shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.