Seasonal Rice Field Technician - Field & Lab Work

RiceTec, Inc.; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

RiceTec, Inc. seeks a Seasonal Field Technician in Alvin, TX to support planting, data collection, and field management for rice breeding programs. The role involves hands-on tasks in fields and greenhouses, with equipment operation and sample handling.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and familiarity with tractors or other heavy equipment. This is an on-site seasonal position requiring the ability to lift and work outdoors in various conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Tractors, Combines, or other heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in layout of fields for planting experimental rice plots, seed preparation, planting, data recording, field management, harvesting, cleaning and milling samples, and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee plants in the field and greenhouse by planting, watering, fertilizing, monitoring for pests; observe field and GH plants for traits such as height and flowering time.
• Field operations of hybrid rice breeding including experiment design, planting, making crosses, phenotyping, selecting and hand and/or mechanical harvesting.
• Operate and maintain equipment in conjunction with farm operations.
• Assist with experiments according to specific procedures, exercising independent judgment and discretion as appropriate.
• Assist in conducting experiments at other Research sites, laboratory areas, or groups.

Skills

English proficiency

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RiceTec, Inc. seeks a Seasonal Field Technician in Alvin, TX to support planting, data collection, and field management for rice breeding programs. The role involves hands-on tasks in fields and greenhouses, with equipment operation and sample handling.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and familiarity with tractors or other heavy equipment. This is an on-site seasonal position requiring the ability to lift and work outdoors in various conditions.