Field Testing Assistant

Job description

Temporary Field Testing Assistant (Late March – Late October).

Bayer is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a member of the Crop Science Team as a Temporary Field Testing Assistant. This position will assist North Central and North East Iowa Field Research Scientists with test plots in the area. This individual will be critical to our ability to deliver timely data to our pipeline and will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge proprietary field research equipment.

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Responsibilities:

• Support FRS’s and their local hubs research sites throughout the FRS’s Region
• Tasks include planting, spraying, hoeing weeds, maintaining, evaluating, and harvesting of small plot agronomy, chemistry, and trait development research trials
• Perform safety inspections, and assist in providing safety training and guidance to field personnel
• Maintain storage or shop facility of local FRS
• Assist in other projects and perform other duties as requested
• Traveling and stays overnight will be required – approx 10%-25% travel

Required Skills/Experience:

• Must have a valid driver’s license as this position will utilize company vehicles to travel
• Ability to tow and back a trailer
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in operating, maintaining, and/or repairing farm equipment
• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently
• Ability to take ownership of projects and produce quality results
• Effective communication skills
• Willingness to accept responsibility
• Willingness to travel and work irregular and overtime hours as needed (Will be working weekends during the busy weeks)
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Preferred skills:

• Associate degree or related experience
• Agriculture Degree or Diploma student or graduate
• Knowledge in agronomy or related agriculture field
• Good understanding of agronomic practices
• Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience:

• Agriculture: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)
• Pesticide Applicator’s License (Preferred)

Location:

• Clear Lake, IA 50428 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clear Lake, IA 50428 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25