Field Research Assistant

Job Title: Field Research Assistant

Job Description

The Research Assistant will perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the multi-crop research station. Tasks will include field research operations, sample processing, and general facility maintenance. The work will be both indoor and outdoor, depending on the stage of the annual research program. This position requires the ability to follow both written and oral instructions, with close supervision provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform field research operations such as planting, thinning, weeding, pollination, and sample harvest.
• Process samples by preparing supplies, sorting, scanning, weighing, and preparing for shipping and seed packaging.
• Assist with general facility operations including clean-up, organization of samples and supplies, and other routine tasks.
• Place wooden garden stakes in fields, pull samples from wheat fields, and load them into bags.
• Pull weeds in the field, conduct plant sampling, cut leaves and ears, and place them in bins for sampling.
• Perform cross-pollination tasks.
• Take inventory and conduct computer work, including scanning barcodes.

Essential Skills

• Ability to follow directions and work well with others.
• Basic computer skills, including iPad operation.
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions (heat, mud, dust, rain).
• Safety-conscious and reliable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sample collection, packaging, and processing.
• General labor, data entry, packing, labelling, quality inspection, and sorting skills.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.

Why Work Here?

Working at our research station offers a dynamic and hands-on work environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to work both indoors and outdoors, engaging in various tasks that support important agricultural research. We provide all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), except for steel-toed boots which we will reimburse if required. This position offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team, contributing to meaningful research while gaining valuable experience.

Work Environment

The work environment involves both indoor and outdoor tasks. Outdoor work can include exposure to heat, mud, dust, and various weather conditions. Inside tasks involve computer work and inventory management. All necessary PPE is provided, except for steel-toed boots which may be required for certain tasks. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, with shifts from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Tasks can be fast-paced and may change daily, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hartford City, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Windfall,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.