Research Assistant - Caldwell, ID

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Job Title: Research Assistant - Caldwell, ID
Location: Caldwell, ID, West United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Research Assistant - Caldwell, ID

Full time, hourly non-exempt

Qualifications:

Highschool diploma
Valid driver's license
Familiarity with farm equipment and farm operations
Familiarity with greenhouse production systems
Familiarity with milling equipment and heavy machinery

Key skill and competencies:

Basic equipment maintenance
Organized and detail oriented
Owners mindset
Passionate about agriculture and plant breeding
Analytical thinker and problem solver
Self-motivated and goal oriented
Versatile and willing to learn new skills from multiple disciplines
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively on a team

Job description:

ADM Edible Bean Specialties is seeking a research assistant to support the development of market leading dry bean and lima bean varieties. Under the direction of the assistant plant breeder, the research assistant is responsible for conducting daily operations of the bean breeding program and nuclear seed stock production. Assist with harvest, seed handling and processing, seed treating and packaging, greenhouse production, housekeeping, and general maintenance.

Responsibilities of the research assistant:

Follow all research program safety policies and procedures to ensure that the research team is operating in a safe manner at all times
Assist with various aspects of the breeding program, including: crossing, trait screening, selection, variety advancement, data collection, data entry, greenhouse production, early generation nurseries, yield trials, etc.
Assist with quality control of nuclear seed stock production (color breaks, thorough cleanouts, plot rogueing, bean picking, variety purification, etc.)
Able to meet physical requirements of the position including, but not limited to: prolonged periods of standing and sitting, walking long distances, working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, working in a variety of conditions (heat, cold, dust, etc.), move up to 55 pounds, as well as the ability to wear a respirator
Operate research mill and farm equipment
Treating and packaging of seed stock and test plot seed for cooperative trials and nurseries
Help maintain warehouse space where seed and equipment are stored
Help maintain an accurate seed inventory of all breeding program seed and nuclear seed stocks, and collect seed samples for lab testing
Equipment operator: forklift, tractor, tractor implements, research equipment, and hauling equipment on trailers
Basic equipment maintenance: seed box repairs, farm equipment, tractors, mill, greenhouse
Willingness to work overtime and weekends, as needed

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:87580BR

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Job Post Date: 04/02/25