Soybean Research Associate — Field & Lab

Stine Seed Company; Adel (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement packages

Job summary

Stine Seed Company in Adel, Iowa is looking for a dedicated Soybean Research Associate to perform various roles in developing new soybean varieties. This position involves seed preparation, field activities, and requires physical stamina and agronomic knowledge.

Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and operate farm equipment, and the ability to work in diverse environments. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently with self-direction.
• Willing to travel overnight for work-related tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Operate and maintain basic farm equipment.
• Perform warehousing activities including forklift operation.
• Collect plant data and perform hand pollination.

Skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Communication skills

Physical labor

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate of Applied Science

B.S. or Bachelor’s degree in agronomy

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Farm equipment

Job description

Stine Seed Company in Adel, Iowa is looking for a dedicated Soybean Research Associate to perform various roles in developing new soybean varieties. This position involves seed preparation, field activities, and requires physical stamina and agronomic knowledge.

Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a willingness to learn and operate farm equipment, and the ability to work in diverse environments. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.