Job Title: Field Research Assistant

Job Description

The Field Research Assistant will perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the seed research program. This position requires residency in Kauai. The Research Worker will operate specialty seed preparation equipment, sort and process seed samples for shipment, and use specialized software to track, weigh, and inventory these samples. Additional tasks include preparing and printing row tags, shelling envelopes, maps, planting stakes, and row bands. Seasonal tasks will involve the pollination of corn plants and the harvest of corn ears in line with established research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialty seed preparation equipment such as the carousel sortation device transfer jig and verifier.
• Sort and process seed samples for shipment.
• Use specialized software to track, weigh, and inventory seed samples.
• Prepare and print row tags, shelling envelopes, maps, planting stakes, and row bands.
• Pollinate corn plants and harvest corn ears according to established research protocols.
• Perform health monitoring or obtain respirator medical clearance if required.
• Use powered tools and machinery including mowers, weed whackers, blowers, power washers, choppers, potting machines, bale shavers, and conveyors.
• Conduct field and shade house tasks such as planting, thinning, weeding, tissue sampling, pollination, transplanting, transpotting, pot or flat filling, plant tagging, seedling rearray, plant cutting, husk back harvest, and pest management activities such as pesticide applications.
• Prepare samples for shipping, including sorting, shelling, weighing, counting, and seed packaging.
• Perform general facility operations tasks including clean-up, organization of samples and supplies, and other routine and non-routine tasks as they arise.

Essential Skills

• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 40lbs and walk on uneven field surfaces for 8 or more hours per shift.
• Ability to work with and around plants and plant pollens.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in farming, agriculture, and harvest.
• Experience with laboratory and seed preparation.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both field and laboratory settings. Workers must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods. Tasks may involve physical labor, including lifting up to 40lbs and walking on uneven field surfaces for 8 or more hours per shift. Health monitoring or respirator medical clearance may be required for certain tasks. Working safely is a condition of employment. Workers will receive general instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new tasks, with hands-on training and skills verification.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Kekaha,HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Salary : $20 - $25