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.