Field Research Associate

Hiring a Field Research Associate for one of the top Agriculture company's in Woodland, CA

M-F day shift 6 am start time

Job Description

The Field Research Associate conducts extensive analysis of market research initiatives for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare organizations, and prepares clear, data-driven reports for management. This role applies established concepts, practices, and procedures within a defined specialty area, following pre-established guidelines and instructions. The position operates under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager, making it well-suited for professionals with 1–3 years of relevant experience who are looking to deepen their expertise in field research and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive analysis of data gathered from market research initiatives in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors.
• Compile, interpret, and summarize research findings into clear, structured reports for management review and decision-making.
• Perform field research activities in agricultural or related environments, ensuring accurate and reliable data collection.
• Enter, validate, and maintain research and market data using office-based tools and systems, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Follow pre-established research protocols, instructions, and guidelines to perform daily tasks consistently and accurately.
• Apply standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the assigned specialty area to support ongoing research projects.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to clarify project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Report progress, key findings, and any issues encountered during field or office-based research to the supervising manager.
• Support the preparation of presentations, summaries, and documentation that communicate research outcomes to internal stakeholders.
• Adhere to organizational standards, policies, and quality assurance procedures in all aspects of research and reporting.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in field research, market research, or a closely related area.
• Ability to conduct detailed analysis of research and market data and derive meaningful insights.
• Proficiency in data entry with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Working knowledge of agriculture or agricultural field research practices.
• Familiarity with office-based tools and systems used for data management and reporting.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines consistently.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing clear and concise reports for management.
• Capability to work effectively under immediate supervision and respond constructively to feedback.
• General knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures within a relevant specialty field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area of specialty (such as agriculture, life sciences, market research, or a related field) is preferred.
• Experience working on market research initiatives in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environments.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and supervisors to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple research tasks and reporting requirements.
• Interest in developing deeper expertise in market research and data analysis within scientific or healthcare-related industries.

This is a Contract position based out of Woodland, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Woodland,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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