Research Associate II

Research Associate II

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Yoh is seeking a Research Associate II to support our Agricultural Client in Minot, ND for a direct hire opportunity. You will have the opportunity to join our Client's Research and Development Department. This department is responsible for the development of technology platforms and products designed to support long-term company goals. You will be responsible for support of high-quality pulse crop yield trials and research projects.

Hours: Monday - Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM; Some overtime required during planting season

Industry: Agriculture

Location: Minot, ND

Type: Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Execution of processes including seed conditioning, seed packaging, sample submission, and seed logistics.
• Assist with all aspects of yield trial establishment and harvest activities including traveling to station plots for planting, pesticide applications, collection of seasonal field notes, and plot combine harvest.
• Plot combine calibration/operation as well as retention of seed from plots.
• Manage equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Identify process improvements to existing workflows for planting and harvest across all stages of the program.
• Generate reports of phenotyping results and communicate progress to internal teams.
• Must be willing to work in outdoor elements throughout the growing season and have the ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Capable of timely completion of tasks throughout the research cycle and be flexible to program adjustments as needed.
• Ability to travel to winter nurseries and meetings occasionally.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED + 3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelors' Degree in an agricultural discipline + 1 year of experience is preferred
• Experience with field research, Pulse crop experience is preferred.
• Must possess or obtain a Commercial Driver's License by hire date.
• Must possess appropriate pesticide application license or obtain by hire date.
• Must be okay with some traveling from site to site

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.PandoLogic.Category: Science, Keywords: Research Associate