Soybean Research Tech — Field Data & Precision Planting

Virginia Tech; Suffolk (VA); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Virginia Tech Tidewater AREC in Suffolk, VA seeks a field technician to assist soybean research. You will plant and harvest plots, operate GPS-controlled planters and related computer systems, package seed, prepare treatments, and collect field data for entry into a database.

Experience outdoors and with plant research is preferred. The role is off-campus at the Tidewater AREC, offering hands-on agronomic work and potential for CDL‑related duties.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of crop production.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in hot, humid conditions.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle and may operate heavy equipment.

Responsabilités

• Plant and harvest research plots under supervision.
• Operate GPS-controlled planter and related computer systems.
• Assist with packaging seed for variety tests and prepare plot treatments.
• Collect field data and enter into a computer database; process data.
• Grade soybean seed samples for quality and disease after harvest.

Connaissances

Outdoor work

Crop production

Vehicle operation

Data collection

Outils

GPS planter

Computer hardware

Seed packaging equipment

Data entry software

Heavy equipment operation

CDL license

Description du poste

Virginia Tech Tidewater AREC in Suffolk, VA seeks a field technician to assist soybean research. You will plant and harvest plots, operate GPS-controlled planters and related computer systems, package seed, prepare treatments, and collect field data for entry into a database.

Experience outdoors and with plant research is preferred. The role is off-campus at the Tidewater AREC, offering hands-on agronomic work and potential for CDL‑related duties.