Research Farm Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 27
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Research Farm Technician
IFSI is seeking a highly motivated research farm technician based in Arlington WI who will primarily support the sweet corn research breeding program while also assisting the root vegetable breeding program in the breeding evaluation and development of superior germplasm for use in vegetable seed markets worldwide.
Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI) is an independent company delivering leading research product development licensing and production for the seed industrys vegetable and field crops.
Our core values of Integrity Excellence Dedication Collaboration and Drive are the foundations of our success. We seek a Research Farm Technician who embodies and upholds these values in their daily work. At IFSI our brand purpose is Growing Together. We believe in fostering growth not only in our research programs but also with our customers partners team members and the environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute crop management (fertilizer weed and pest control) for on-site and off-site trials and nurseries. Activities may include spraying herbicides maintaining accurate application records and coordinating with 3rd party cooperators and applicators.
- Lead field prep activities in the spring as well as fall field cleanup and tillage.
- Lead all research farm activities related to equipment operation maintenance repair and upkeep of research facilities.
- Coordinate and complete irrigation activities according to needs of the station breeding programs.
- Assist with activities related to variety testing including coordinating testing sites seed preparation inventory management planting plot maintenance and data collection.
- Assist in leadership of pollination tissue sampling data collection and disease inoculation in breeding nurseries.
- Assist with nursery harvest drying shelling and treating of resulting seed.
- Lead part-time and seasonal labor daily to accomplish goals of the research program.
- Execute research project protocols generating high quality accurate and timely data to support breeding decisions
- Collaborate and support breeding program activities as needed.
- Ensure all tasks are completed in a safe accurate and efficient manner and lead process improvement in these areas.
Qualifications/Knowledge Needed:
- A.S. degree or equivalent years of experience in Horticulture Crop Science Agronomy or related field.
- Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment such as planters sprayers tillage and harvest equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Wisconsin commercial pesticide applicators license.
- Excellent computer skills for data acquisition and reporting.
- Demonstrates high attention to detail and accuracy in all activities.
- Prior experience operating equipment in an agricultural setting and a valid drivers license required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrates strong ability to work independently along with good team leadership and management skills.
- Ability to travel to nursery and trial testing locations.
- Capable of working in greenhouse conditions or fields during periods of high heat humidity and rain.
- Ability to lift 75 lbs.
Benefits:
- Employees can expect to be paid between $22.00 to $27.00 per hour
- Additional compensation may include a bonus (if relevant)
- This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on market data/ranges an applicants skills and prior relevant experience certain degrees and certifications and other relevant factors
- Additional benefits include health care vision dental life STD LTD retirement PTO etc.
Reporting:
This position reports directly to the Research Station Manager.
IFSI is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
For nearly a century, IFSI has been a trusted leader in seed genetics. Our commitment to ongoing research and excellence ensures we deliver top seed varieties, making us a top choice for dealers.
