Field Research Technician I

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Research Associate will be responsible for assisting the seed research program in efforts to create superior varieties and supporting targeted goals and quality seeds. This position reports to 2nd Nature Director of Research and Varietal Development Program.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in all aspects of small grains breeding, including field trials, seed preparation, field plot management, data collection, harvesting of yield trial plots.
• Assist Arizona on and off-station multi crop locations, including seed preparation, planting, note-taking, plot maintenance, harvest, and shipping of finished products to customers.
• Assist with planting and harvest operations in Arizona, California.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, customer service and professionalism; responsible for promoting a positive image for the company and the research department.
• Participate with team to successfully maintain quality standards
• Actively participate in Environmental Safety and Health program
• Possess good interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills in English and work-related Spanish, a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Ability to work extended hours under variable environmental and ergonomic conditions associated with planting, harvesting, and note taking.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATION/FORMAL TRAINING:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Valid driver’s license

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated knowledge of good laboratory techniques.
• Experience operating agriculture equipment such as tractors, combines, sprayer, and cultivation equipment.
• Experience safely operating forklift, lift trucks, dollies and other loading and moving equipment used in warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May by required to work in outside weather conditions
• Flexibility to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in a fast-paced environment with rapid hand and eye coordination
• Lab environment, as well as outside work. Outside work includes work in nursery and in the field
• Able to operate standard office equipment
• Travel to various trial locations in the United States, 5 days or more of overnight travel may be required.
• Extended hours and weekend work will be required from time to time.

Barkley Seed Inc. does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. Barkley Seed Inc. is an at-will employer.