SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Research Associate will be primarily responsible for the seed research program in efforts to create superior varieties and supporting targeted goals and quality seeds. This position reports to the Director of Research and Varietal Development.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for on and off-station small grains yield and nursery locations throughout Montana and the intermountain West.
- Perform field operations at all locations such as seed preparation for trials, planting, note-taking, plot maintenance, harvest, and shipping to customers.
- Manage all site equipment such as seed conditioning devices, tractors, planters, combines, trucks, and trailers to ensure proper functioning order to minimize downtime.
- Occasionally assist with planting and harvest operations in Arizona and California.
- Work with Legal group to obtain proper Contracts for all Second Nature Research activities in Montana.
- Responsible for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, customer service and professionalism; responsible for promoting a positive image of the company and the research department.
- Participate with team to successfully maintain quality standards.
- Promote and expand a strong safety culture across all sites, adhering to safety protocols and implementing preventing measures
- Purchasing necessary items for the site while following BSI process.
- Ability to work extended hours under variable environmental and ergonomic conditions associated with planting and harvesting.
- Perform other assignments as requested by the Director of Research and Varietal Development to achieve department and company business goals.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.