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Job Description

If you have an interest in a career in Agronomy and/or Agricultural Research this could be a great opportunity for you.

The J.R. Simplot Company’s Plant Sciences division provides an exciting opportunity to change the nature of potato breeding and enhance sustainable food production using tools of biotechnology. As a small group within a large Agribusiness company we seek fun, innovative, and hard-working individuals to help bring new products to market. We are currently looking for a part-time, seasonal field worker. This individual will support the Agronomic Sciences Team’s efforts by working closely with our Agronomists and other internal groups.


You will assist the Agronomic Sciences Field Team in all aspects of field trialing and data input. In this role, you will assist with the maintenance of field projects and other field related activities throughout the season. You will be involved in team efforts for compliance documentation related to transport, storage, planting, harvest, and post-harvest management of biotech potato crops. Cross-functional team collaboration, leadership, concise written and oral communication, organization, and attention to detail are required. This position is seasonal full-time starting in April and ending in September. 

Qualifications

Preference for experience in crop production, farming, horticulture or similar

Excellent verbal, written communications and interpersonal skills are essential

Valid driver’s license

An Idaho Pesticide Applicators License is preferred or the ability to obtain one 

Benefits

This is a great opportunity for those with an interest in a career in Agriculture/Agronomy.