Soybean Research Associate: Field & Lab Impact

Stine Seed Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement package

Job summary

Stine Seed Company near Adel, Iowa is seeking a Soybean Research Associate to join our team. You will perform seed preparation and field activities to develop new soybean varieties, with some overnight travel possible.

The role requires self-direction, strong communication, and the ability to work outdoors and indoors across seasons. We offer competitive pay and benefits including health/dental/vision insurance and retirement packages.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or higher in agronomy or related fields.
• Educational background in agronomy (associates or bachelor) is preferred.
• Self-starter with problem solving and troubleshooting skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with team members, verbally and in writing.
• Prepare, sort, clean, package, scan, label seeds for plots and nurseries.
• Operate and maintain basic farm equipment such as plot planters and sprayers.
• Coordinate plot locations, measure and set flags, observe and record plant data notes.
• Willing to travel to other states and work weekends during peak seasons.
• May operate forklift and assist with warehousing tasks as needed.

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Science

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Strong written and verbal communication

Computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Stine Seed Company near Adel, Iowa is seeking a Soybean Research Associate to join our team. You will perform seed preparation and field activities to develop new soybean varieties, with some overnight travel possible.

The role requires self-direction, strong communication, and the ability to work outdoors and indoors across seasons. We offer competitive pay and benefits including health/dental/vision insurance and retirement packages.