ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in: layout of fields for planting experimental rice plots, seed preparation, planting, data recording, field management, harvesting, cleaning and milling samples, and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee plants in the field and greenhouse by planting, watering, fertilizing, monitoring for pests; observe field and GH plants for traits such as height and flowering time.
• Field operations of hybrid rice breeding including experiment design, planting, making crosses, phenotyping, selecting and hand and/or mechanical harvesting.
• Operate and maintain equipment in conjunction with farm operations.
• Assist with experiments according to specific procedures, exercising independent judgment and discretion as appropriate.
• Assist in conducting experiments at other Research sites, laboratory areas, or groups.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals and/or supplies necessary for the completion of experiments at work location.
• Participate in decision making regarding feasibility of prospective projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• On-Site work required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with Tractors, Combines, or other heavy equipment is preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, write, and speak English. Acceptable oral and written communication skills.

Math Ability:

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic math.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.