DescriptionJoin Land O'Lakes, Inc., and help us bring food from farmer to fork. We're a global, Fortune 250 company and a farmer-owned cooperative. While benefits can vary by location and role, most offer:• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability insurance• Retirement savings plan and profit-sharing plan, both with company match• Paid time off and paid holidays, plus paid benefits for maternity and parental leavesResearch Technician (Seasonal)This is a temporary position working in the alfalfa breeding program and assist with field, greenhouse, and laboratory activities. The role is seasonal, lasting no longer than 9 months. Position will begin in May/June and last until at least August and is 40 hours per week. Depending on candidate availability position could extend up to 6 additional months and be either part time (20 hours/week) or full time (40 hours/week).Tasks to include but not limited to: Assist with field activities relating to alfalfa research to include transplanting, harvesting, hoeing, sample grinding and near-infrared (NIRS) analysis. Sample grinding is conducted in a climate-controlled area with a dust collection system. FGI will provide proper PPE.This position will also involve driving small lawn tractors and other small vehicles to help with tasks around the station. Lawn care and other maintenance tasks.Assist with care and maintenance of alfalfa plants in the greenhouse, as well as assist with hand pollinations of alfalfa flowers, cuttings, seeding and sorting of alfalfa. Greenhouse care may be involved as well.Tasks will vary depending on season.Some off-station day travel will be required.Skills: Alfalfa pollination is very detail oriented; this position involves working with delicate flowers that require good eye-hand coordination, excellent attention to detail and quality record keeping. Required Education/Experience/Competencies: Must be at least 18 years old with high school diploma or GED equivalent. Preferred Experience: Previous farm or greenhouse experience preferred but not necessary. Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.Land O'Lakes endeavors to make Landolakesinc.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.