Summer Field Technician
This position will be responsible for performing routine fieldwork in crop research fields in the summer. This will involve caring for various species of plants (chiefly corn) in order to keep them healthy. The major responsibility early in the season will be weeding, while data collection will dominate later in the season.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Summer fieldwork (95%)
- Greenhouse work (5%)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Care of plants in greenhouse and/or field conditions (both ideal; field conditions preferred if only one)
- Able to work both alone and in teams
- Good communication skills
- Good organization skills
- Knowledge of plant growth conditions, nutrient requirements, etc.
Physical Demands: Work in extreme heat. Moderate lifting, up to 50 lbs. Travel to check on remote research plots at other locations.
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