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A research assistant, or RA, is a researcher employed, often on a temporary contract, by a university, a research institute, or a privately held organization to assist in academic or private research.
Research assistants are not independent and are responsible to a supervisor or principal investigator and usually are not directly responsible for the research outcome.
However, research assistants can contribute to the research outcome in some countries. Research assistants are often educated to a degree level and might be enrolled in a postgraduate degree program and simultaneously teach; for example, if enrolled in a Ph.D. program, they are known as Doctoral Research Assistants.
This individual will support processes related to the Research department. This position assists with coordinating projects by prioritizing needs based on their order of importance and directs team efforts to achieve specific deadlines.
This position is responsible for completing all projects delegated by the Breeder Assistant with precision and accuracy.
The ideal Research Assistant is proactive and flexible to change and can assess changes, formulate new plans, and carry out the required tasks to ensure the successful accomplishment of projects.
If you have experience with the following, GDM encourages you to apply:
Primary Responsibilities Create experiments, entry lists, field books, inventories, selections, and advancements.
Conduct in-season notetaking (data collection) for agronomic traits, diseases, stress responses, and maturity groups.
Proficiently operate PBS (internal breeding software) for use in data storage, management, and statistical analysis.
Perform notetaking and help organize logistics for the winter nursery program. International travel is required for winter service notetaking.
Drone flights for data collection.
Collaborate with Warehouse and Testing Operations to complete tasks related to breeding operations, including:
Seed cleaning, treatment, packaging, and a line-up of trials.Planting, field and plot maintenance, and harvest.Domestic and international seed shipments.
Preferred QualificationsMaster’s or bachelor’s degree in Agronomy/Breeding, Crop & Soil Sciences, or equivalent field
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Knowledge and application of statistics in R preferred
Experience with research machinery/equipment preferred.CompetenciesWillingness to travel up to 30% of the time
Ability to work extended hours as needed.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Organization
What we offer:
Growth opportunity Warm and welcoming environment
Productive ChallengesRobust Benefits package includes but is not limited to Health insurance, vacation days, 401k matching, and catered lunches when working from the GDM office!
Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:401(k)401(k) matching Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate: Hutchinson, MN 55350: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education: Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:Farming: 1 year (Preferred)Agriculture
Research: 1 year (Preferred)Willingness to travel:25% (Required)Work
Location: One location