Research Associate 2

Job Description

We are seeking a Research Associate 2 to support the Trait Evaluation regulated field trial network in executing regulated research yield trials on time, with high precision and accuracy in a safe and compliant manner, to generate the highest quality data to allow identification of superior performing products in corn and soybeans.

Accountabilities:

• Serve as an integral member of the team responsible for locating and contracting high quality testing locations, planting, plot maintenance, spraying, note-taking (phenotyping), and harvesting research trial plots
• Serve as the subject matter expert for all regulated field trials conducted by the site, ensuring that all paperwork, documentation, and stewardship protocols are followed
• Function as the key contact for the assigned testing locations
• Serve as an expert on operations and maintenance of agricultural machinery and research equipment, including precision planters, drones, automated phenotyping equipment, and research combines
• Set the standard for the local team by performing all tasks in compliance with and in support of all safety and stewardship-related company policies and practices, including completion of all required company training courses
• Guide and supervise all tasks completed by both full-time and third-party contract labor to achieve the Trialing Manager's desired results, e.g., assisting the team with field layout, planting, phenotyping, harvest, etc.
• Effectively and regularly communicate with peers and supervisors regarding the status of crop destruct projects, work-related activities, and the quality and timeliness of collected data
• Propose process improvements that positively impact both local and regional sites
• Support other activities based on business and team needs