Research Assistant (CGR00001212) - Employment, career opportunity in USA

Job Title:  Research Assistant (CGR00001212)
Location: - (Mankato, Minnesota, Mid-West United States, USA)
Company: DuPont Pioneer
Deadline: 4th Jan 2014
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: N/A



We are currently seeking a Research Assistant to serve as an active team member for a comprehensive product development, characterization, and commercialization program at the Mankato, Minnesota corn Research center.
The Research Assistant will support all phases of planning, execution, data collection, and data quality of field and laboratory experiments designed and conducted to meet the objectives of the Research center.

Responsibilities:
Using unique skills and procedures, ensure that all material necessary for conducting laboratory or field experiments is prepared properly and on time.


Assist scientists and research associates with field research activities including planting, pollinating, nursery harvest, and combine harvest.
Assist with miscellaneous tasks such as shelling, cleaning, handling, packaging, shipping and storing field or laboratory material following all processes and procedures.


Assist and support in the operation and maintenance of complex field Research equipment including tractors, research plot planters, sprayers, irrigation equipment, and research combines.

Work effectively as a team member with others at a multi-project Research center to ensure that company goals and deadlines are met.

May have limited accountability for overseeing and/or directing the work of others. Generally part-time employees on short-term basis.

Compile and record information, sometimes using computer.
Ensure all operations are completed in a safe manner. Assess and improve safety practices to meet safety goals for reportable incidents, zero lost workdays, and environmental standards.

Job will require occasional travel and extended hours with weekend work during seasonal workload peaks.
May request or purchase supplies.
Continuous training for compliance purposes.

Skills:

Requirements and Competencies:
Minimum of a high school diploma and 2 - 4 years related experience required, or equivalent amounts of relevant education and experience.

Experience operating farm equipment.
Mechanical aptitude coupled with computer knowledge to effectively operate sophisticated research equipment.



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