Senior Field Testing Lead, Crop Trials

Beck's Hybrids; Goehner (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan match

Paid time off

Corporate discounts

Free Lunch

Job summary

Beck's Hybrids, located in Goehner, Nebraska, is seeking a Research Lead for their advanced agricultural research team. This role involves leading day-to-day activities of yield testing staff at Beck’s testing sites, ensuring plots are maintained and conducting data collection.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of field research experience, a Bachelor of Science degree in a related agricultural field, and the ability to work independently. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field research experience, supervisory experience preferred.
• Must pass DOT physical examination and obtain Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plot locations and logistics with plot cooperators.
• Data collection as directed by the Testing Manager.
• Supervise full time and part time testing employees on site.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong agronomic and mechanical skills

Ability to establish priorities and work independently

Strong agricultural knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in an agricultural related field

Class A CDL

Pesticide applicator license

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Field research equipment

Personal computer

Job description

Beck's Hybrids, located in Goehner, Nebraska, is seeking a Research Lead for their advanced agricultural research team. This role involves leading day-to-day activities of yield testing staff at Beck’s testing sites, ensuring plots are maintained and conducting data collection.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of field research experience, a Bachelor of Science degree in a related agricultural field, and the ability to work independently. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401k matching, and paid time off.