Search Assistant

Company: Aerotek
Location: Corcoran
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Hiring a field technician/ research assistant at a great agricultural company in Corcoran, CA! Great opportunity to add on to your resume! Description:The Lab Assistant will potentially perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the research program. With guidance from supervision and within established procedures; conducts routine research laboratory activities, information/data management and collection activities, and operates small scale production equipment in support of research and development. Identifies and suggests improvements in methods, plans projects of limited duration and scope, troubleshoots when erroneous or unexpected results occur. Responsible for producing research experimental results, or information/data management results, or assembling and configuring of small scale production equipment and control systems utilizing a variety of techniques, effectively documenting findings and communicating results. Ability to work with smart pads/iPad. Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel).Tasks may be performed in an indoor and/or outdoor setting. The Assistant must be able to understand and follow both written and oral instructions. May support field activities such as limited operation of field equipment (such as a tractor or cotton picker, and stationary field equipment, such as a module builder.), organization of samples during harvest and/or processing, and limited driving of a company vehicle. Additional tasks may include: Field research operations related to planting, thinning, weeding, pollinations and sample harvest. Sample processing operations including preparation of supplies, sorting, ginning, weighing, preparation for shipping and seed packaging. General facility operations including general clean-up, organization of samples and supplies, and other routine tasks as they arise.Additional Skills & Qualifications:The Research Assistant position will develop under trained staff to assist in data collection activities for an agricultural research farm. The prospect will do well to have these core competencies to start, but the following skills and abilities will be learned in the process of assisting the Central Operations team. Experience in GPS Surveying-Previous experience surveying and mapping desirable -Some GPS surveying experience using a data logger equipped with GIS software-A basic understanding of GIS software, import/export shapefiles, editing features-Ability to continuously carry equipment on back through rough terrain while holding surveying staff for hours at a time-Ability to input data into data logger and locate previously collected datas geolocations using GPS and datalogger-Understands the necessity to collect accurate and precise dataExperience in agricultural research-Knowledge of row crops-Competent in following protocols-Capable of collecting data related to various traits-Knowledge of crop and plant physiology-Knowledge of managed stress environmentsExperience reading, making maps-Understands Range Plot-Able to orient themselves in a fieldStrong management and organizational skills-Organize tasks and resources to promptly conduct research trials-Supervise and lead diverse groups to achieve data collection objectivesExperience Level:Entry Level About Actalent:Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. Were supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Keywords: Aerotek, Visalia , Search Assistant, Other , Corcoran, California