Seasonal Research Assistant (Agricultural Field Trials)

Job purpose

Range And Row LLC provides field research services to a variety of clients who want to learn more about how their products perform in Montana. To provide this service, Range And Row uses small-scale farm equipment and other tools to conduct field trials and measure the products’ performance. These products may include seed varieties, seed treatments, fertilizers, and various other crop protection products.

Range And Row is looking to hire a variable-time, seasonal Research Assistant to support field research activities. The Research Assistant’s role is to support the day-to-day needs of the Research Biologist as they plan and execute tasks required to conduct field research trials. These tasks may include measuring field sites, preparing research-scale farm equipment, taking field notes, preparing seed packets, collecting samples, and more.

Duties and responsibilities

Most tasks to be completed while working side-by-side with Research Biologist. Occasionally, some tasks will be assigned as solo work. In all cases, training and familiarization will be provided, along with PPE as required. Most skills required can and will be trained to the right candidate.

• Prepare equipment prior to heading to the field (e.g., Lubrication, modification, calibration)
• Measure and mark field sites with flags and other tools
• Make observations and record specific notes within field trials
• Fill packets with seed, fertilizer, or other products
• Label and organize seed packets
• Collect soil/tissue samples and assist with packaging and shipping of samples
• Start/stop/move irrigation equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions with limited accommodation
• Flexible to work long and variable hours as dictated by weather and other scheduling factors
• Moderate degree of physical ability enabling candidate to stand, walk, reach, bend, etc. throughout the day.
• Agility to change plans in real-time as priorities and conditions demand
• Legally qualified to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with farming operations and/or agronomy concepts
• Familiarity with tractors and/or other ag equipment
• Education related to agronomy, soil and/or plant health, or agricultural/diesel mechanics
• Flexible to work weekends as needed
• Current driver’s license with safe driving history

Job Types: Temporary, Internship

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Great Falls, MT 59405 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Great Falls, MT 59405: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18