General Assistant 1

Greensboro, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology in particular seeds and crop protection products with its management headquarters in Basel Switzerland and further locations in Chicago Tel Aviv and Shanghai.

Job Title: General Assistant 1

Location: Greensboro NC 27409

Duration: 3 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

To assist Product Evaluation Field Scientist implementation of the Product Evaluation field program sales support lab support and other relevant activities.
Examples include: Maintain equipment and facilities to enhance trial and data quality.
Provide assistance with or perform in-season operations such as planting treatment applications evaluations scouting maintenance and other field program tasks. Where relevant provide assistance in the laboratory.
Perform and/or facilitate pre-season and post season site maintenance operations to ensure continuous productivity of trial sites.
Provide assistance with plot tours i.e. site preparations signs and handouts.
Assist with site compliance with local regulations and Clients Safety Guidelines.
Communicate with Client contact regarding the status of projects and work activities.
Ability to work independently without direct oversight.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience: Minimum high school diploma/GED required. Could include previous work experience in a related field (e.g. farm experience equipment repair Ag-Chem research/development or similar) OR working on a degree in Agriculture or agriculture related discipline.
Good oral and written communication as well as some computer skills.

Experience with one or more of the following (all are preferred):

Demonstrated proficiency in operating farm equipment.
An understanding of and appreciation for the scientific method.
Experience in field-testing procedures.
Knowledge of local agronomic practices and customer needs.
Will need to work with others yet maintain the ability to work independently in a proactive manner.
Must be willing to work beyond normal work day hours.
Willingness to work outdoors.
Travel is required.

Additional information:

Must possess a valid drivers license.
Clerical/administrative components may be required to complete work.
Background check(s) and physicals are required.

Physical demands of the essential functions:

Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in field or greenhouse.
Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the research cycle.

Working conditions while performing essential functions:

Field greenhouse laboratory office.
Domestic travel may be required with occasional overnight stays (up to approximately 5%).
Potential allergens/pollen fungal spores chemical; pesticides in the field or greenhouse.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology in parti...