Research Technician I - HonorVet Technologies

Job Title: Research Technician I
Job Location: Sabin, MN 
Job Duration: 12 months

Research technicians can be employed in many different fields, with varied responsibilities. Though most research technicians work in laboratories or research facilities, some work outdoors, conducting field research at remote locations such as nuclear research facilities, forests, or petroleum plants. Some of a research or science technician's general job duties might be: Conducting tests and experiments, Gathering, interpreting, and recording research and data, Operating and maintaining computer and lab equipment, Analyzing specific substances, Researching quality control, Ordering inventory, Shipping samples

Research Technician
 

Position Purpose and Major Responsibilities:

The Research Technician supports operations in the Soybean Breeding program in collaboration with local breeding and agronomy teams at Client. The position is based in Sabin, MN.

– Performs activities in the greenhouse and field environments including crossing blocks, planting, harvesting, seed processing, and maintenance of seed inventories.

– Collects data at nurseries and field trials.

– Performs activities in the laboratory including collecting leaf samples, manipulation of plant tissues, and setting up experiments according to established protocols.

– Maintains the work environment organized and cleaned.

– Complies with Safety, QMS and Stewardship directives, and quality standards.

Qualifications:

– High school diploma. Preferred Associate's/Technical degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or related fields.

– Experience working in the field and greenhouse is desired.

– Self-sufficient in conducting assigned activities.

– Skilled on Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

– Ability to travel domestically.

Supporting Qualifications:

– Time-management and organizational skills.

– Willingness to learn technical skills

– Ability to work in a team and independently

– Detail-oriented

– Good communication skills

– Self-motivated with problem-solving skills

– Knowledge in agriculture and crop management is highly desired.

Physical requirements:

– Ability to work standing up or sitting for several hours during the day.

– Ability to work under different environmental conditions.