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SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

SGS is the world\'s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Field Research Associate will effectively and safely conduct all aspects of field research and development trials under the direction of the location Field Scientist and/or Field Research Manager. The Field Research Associate will safely conduct jobs for which the local management deems they are qualified and adequately trained to complete. Training will be provided on a task-by-task basis.

Specific duties associated with the conduct of field trials and field testing as detailed in SGS SOPs include the following:

• Assist local SGS field management personnel in maintaining an up-to-date flow of paperwork
• Monitor thermographs and weather data collection
• Assist personnel in establishing and maintaining test plots
• Conduct plot maintenance and plant protection inputs as required and directed by field management
• Assist in field research tasks such as pollinations, sampling, and field data collection
• Apply maintenance and test chemicals if hold a pesticide application license under the direction of field
• management
• Assist in the execution of critical test phases and preparation of the Field Trial Notebooks
• Maintain equipment and facilities in accordance with applicable SOPs and in a safe, clean, neat, and
• organized manner
• Complete assigned duties according to applicable SOPs
• Maintain thorough knowledge of GLP requirements, regulatory guidelines, and SGS SOPs

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree in an agricultural science-based field (preferred)
• 0-2 years of relevant biological/agricultural field experience (preferred)
• Current Pesticide Applicator License (preferred)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• Pesticide Applicator License

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Must be able to effectively operate farm equipment, such as tractors, cultivators, and sprayers, and experience with small plot field equipment preferred
• Knowledge of and/or experience with GLP requirements is preferred
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and foster a safe, sustainable, and environmentally sound field situation
• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and able to
• work independently
• Excellent communication skills are required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of ARM preferred
• Ability to handle a variety of projects effectively,
• efficiently, and with confidentiality

ADDITIONAL ASKS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Stand: Occasional
• Move or traverse: Frequent
• Sit: Frequent
• Use hands: Occasional
• Reach with hands and arms: Never
• Climb or b lance: Never
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: Frequent
• Talk/hear: Never
• Taste/Smell: Never
• Lift/carry/push or pull: Occasional

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS

• Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions: Never
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Never
• Work in high, precarious places: Never
• Fumes or airborne particles: Never
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Never
• Outdoor weather conditions: Never
• Extreme cold (non-weather): Never
• Extreme heat (non-weather): Never
• Risk of electrical shock: Never
• Work with explosives: Never
• Risk of radiation: Never
• Vibration: Never
• Bio-hazard: Never

VISION REQUIREMENT

No Special Vision Requirement

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)

Distance Vision