Job Description
Job Description
Department Overview
The Field Operations Team is responsible for conducting a wide range of research activities, namely in the areas of trait discovery and validation, crop genetic engineering, crop transformation, molecular detection, biochemical assays, plant growth, and molecular breeding, to name a few. These activities are aimed at developing new capabilities in crop research, the outcome of which is then leveraged to create new product development opportunities and shorten the time to market. The department leverages its platform capabilities and extensive knowhow in biology and crop science, along with the computational expertise housed within the Data Science & Platform Engineering, as well as the market insights of the Business Development and Commercial teams to design and create new and improved crop varieties, which offer tangible benefits to farmers and consumers, specifically in the areas of sustainability, health and nutrition.
Position Summary
The Seasonal Technician will be responsible for assisting our field research operations team. Work will primarily consist of planting, general seed processing, packaging, field data collection, plant harvesting, plant sampling, and riding in combine for seed collection. Supports activities by performing routine tasks under supervision. Follow protocols and safety procedures.
You Will:
- General seed handling tasks such as seed processing, packaging shipping, receiving, and sorting seed purposes.
- Collect in field data on field plots
- Ride in combine to assist in seed collection.
- Work with lab equipment
- Work with plant threshing equipment
- Work around large equipment
- Field maintenance activities.
- Sets up, adjusts, and operates equipment and instruments.
- Follow protocols to generate accurate operational data.
- Maintains clean facilities, equipment, and instruments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.