Seasonal Seed Processing & Field Data Technician

Benson Hill; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluence Genetics in Urbana, IL seeks a Seasonal Technician to support field research operations across seed processing, harvesting, and data collection. You will handle general seed processing, packaging, and field data collection while following safety protocols.

No prior experience required; must be able to lift 40 lbs, work 40 hours per week with weekend shifts during peak periods, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• HS/ GED required.
• No experience needed.
• Able to work 40 hrs per week; some weekend work during peak weeks.
• Able to lift a minimum of 40lbs.
• Willing to learn and ready to take on challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced start-up company environment.
• Attention to detail, teamwork, dependability.

Responsibilities

• Perform general seed handling tasks such as seed processing, packaging, shipping, receiving, and sorting seed purposes.
• Collect in-field data on field plots.
• Ride in the combine to assist in seed collection.
• Work with lab equipment.
• Work with plant threshing equipment.
• Work around large equipment.
• Field maintenance activities.
• Set up, adjust, and operate equipment and instruments.
• Follow protocols to generate accurate operational data.
• Maintain clean facilities, equipment, and instruments.

Skills

Seed processing

Field data collection

Plant harvesting

Combine operation

Equipment handling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

HS/ GED

Tools

Lab equipment

Threshing equipment

Job description

Confluence Genetics in Urbana, IL seeks a Seasonal Technician to support field research operations across seed processing, harvesting, and data collection. You will handle general seed processing, packaging, and field data collection while following safety protocols.

No prior experience required; must be able to lift 40 lbs, work 40 hours per week with weekend shifts during peak periods, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with strong attention to detail and teamwork.