Research Assistant - Project Execution

• Perform all tasks associated with the year-round production of high-quality seed in sufficient quantities, which may include:

• Seedlings irrigation and fertilization.
• Seeds and plantlets sow.
• Plants selection, planting, transplanting, data collection and data management.
• Observing condition of plants in growing in structures, interpreting, and reporting any abnormalities.
• Taking notes and collecting data into official systems on time ensuring data quality.
• Follow all stablished standard operational procedures (SOP) and regulatory rules with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ensure that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with experiment instructions, research protocols, company policies, and regulations.
• Communicate regularly and openly with the team and supervisors about workflow and experiment status, especially when there are questions or problems.
• Complete routine and moderately complex duties without instruction in a timely manner and apply judgment to resolve any roadblocks to completion.
• Help produce and use labels, envelopes, row tags, sample tags and selection tags for plants.
• Participate in protocol development and process improvement programs (safety, efficiency, effectiveness).
• Support all Salinas, Puerto Rico Research Center-wide goals, and initiatives. Interact and assist other projects at the location as needed.
• Promote positive work attitudes and harmonious relations.

• You have minimum education of a Bachelor's Degree in agriculture or related fields
• Two years of related experience

• Willing and able to lift and carry 20-50 lbs of weight.
• Willing and able to complete repetitive motions with wrists and hands, stand, walk for prolonged periods, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Willing and able to work in warm conditions and in variable environments, including partially enclosed structures.
• Ability to read and communicate in Spanish and work in a team of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Basic mathematics and computer skills are required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle required.

• Willing and able to work overtime/weekend/holidays when needed.

• Ag, Greenhouse and/or biology experience
• Basic computer literacy for printing or using mobile devices (e.g., iPods).
• Ability to operate forklift.
• Willing and able to be a pesticide handler.

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