Seasonal Pollination Field Researcher

Beeflow; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Beekeeping learning

Career growth

Job summary

Beeflow is seeking a Pollination Field Associate for a seasonal role in Oregon. You will support research trials for the blueberry season, assist with data uploading and project logistics, and report to the Operations Manager.

This 6–8 week assignment starts late March/early April and offers hands-on experience in pollination science and field data collection. You will work in a field setting, communicating clearly with remote supervision, and gain exposure to beekeeping and related crops while

Qualifications

• BS in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent preferred.
• Field research experience.
• Interest in pollination and/or agriculture.
• Based in the Eugene, Corvallis, Salem, Newberg/Wilsonville, or Hillsboro area (Oregon).
• Familiarity with Google Suite.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing our pollination services to growers
• Participate in ongoing research and development trials if needed
• Participate in data collection by accurately recording key points and daily upkeep of data sheets and field notes
• Work efficiently and in a timely manner to complete daily activities in multiple different fields
• With the aim of meeting target data collection quantity for the season
• Assist in crop tagging - tag branches in different crops in a systematic way
• Provide feedback at the end of projects to determine avenues for improvement

Skills

Field research experience

Spanish/English bilingual

Communication skills

Outdoor field work

Detail oriented

Education

BS in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Beeflow is seeking a Pollination Field Associate for a seasonal role in Oregon. You will support research trials for the blueberry season, assist with data uploading and project logistics, and report to the Operations Manager.

This 6–8 week assignment starts late March/early April and offers hands-on experience in pollination science and field data collection. You will work in a field setting, communicating clearly with remote supervision, and gain exposure to beekeeping and related crops while