Field Research Assistant

Job Title: Field Research Intern
Location: New Holland, PA 17557
Duration: 3+ Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)

Critical skills:

• Must be detail orientated
• Have a basic understanding of written and spoken English preferred
• Communicate effectively with supervisor.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Ability to follow safety procedures

Other preferred skills:

• Display a competency to perform accurate work in a repetitive motion environment

Duties & Responsibilities (may include any or all of the following):

• Research Plot Maintenance (Hoeing, Counting, Staking)
• Disease Inoculation and/or Insect Infestation
• Discarding Seed
• Plant Tagging
• Leaf/Plant Sampling
• Irrigation Setup and Tear Down
• Field Data Collection
• General Housekeeping

Expectations of employment:

• Able to complete repetitive tasks for long periods of time
• Be self-motivated and possess a positive attitude
• Must be 16 years or older
• Willingness to travel
• Willingness to work more than 8 hours a day (part of your day will be spend traveling to offsite locations)
• Willingness to work 7 days a week during peak work times
• Have schedule availability (Must be able to work from early morning until the evening)
• Ability to work around soybeans, corn, pollen, and dust for long periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in different weather conditions
• Work well with team members
• Ability to walk/stand/crouch for several hours at a time
• Need to be able and willing to walk on uneven ground
• Need to be able to work at different height levels (overhead and ground level)
• Workers are expected to be on time when scheduled
• Must have a reliable means to work
• Employees will be asked to make/receive personal phone calls during their breaks unless it's an emergency
• Workers are expected to meet minimum performance standards.
• If required to drive, worker needs to have valid driver's license, have clean driving record, & be willing to submit to any necessary requirements.

Organization shall supply:

• All required personal protective equipment

Other information:

• Employees will have one 15 minute break for each 4 hours worked
• Lunches are limited to 30 minutes per full shift.
• This assignment is not a temp-to-hire position.