Research Associate
Research Associate
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
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 taskbytask basis.
REPORTING LINE
- Directly reports to: Field Research Manager
JOB FUNCTIONS
- 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 uptodate 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
- LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides guidance and/or leadership to others including indirect reports peers or managers No
- Please provide examples of supervisory responsibilities
- Has hiring and terminating responsibilities No
- Supervises others No
Qualifications :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree in an agricultural sciencebased field Required
- 02 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 detailoriented well organized and able to work independently
- Excellent communication skills are required
- Must be able to work in a fastpaced environment
- Knowledge of ARM preferred
- Ability to handle a variety of projects effectively efficiently and with confidentiality
ADDITIONAL KSAS
- 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 balance 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 (nonweather) 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 (nonweather) Never
- Extreme heat (nonweather) Never
- Risk of electrical shock Never
- Work with explosives Never
- Risk of radiation Never
- Vibration Never
- Biohazard Never
VISION REQUIREMENT
- No Special Vision Requirement
- Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)
- Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)
- Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given post)
- Depth Perception (threedimensional vision ability to judge distance and threedimensional relationship) Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
- Ability to see color
AUDITORY REQUIREMENTS
No special auditory requirements
HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Fit for Duty Medical Surveillance Requirement employee must complete a general physical and questionnaire related to physical efforts of job Accountable for the Health Safety and Environment performance of self and colleagues and adherence to all regulations as per the Company Health and Safety Manual and the immediate reporting of any health safety or environmental incidents accidents concerns or hazards to the Manager / Supervisor and H&S representative for action. Demonstrates good and safe work habits and enforces a clean working environment. Adheres to all safety management system (OIMS) and quality management system (QMS) training policies and procedures including manuals test procedures work instructions and the monitoring and/or verification of equipment and processes relating to testing activities. Knowledge of good laboratory practices ex. Health & Safety working with acids and other harmful reagents. (only include this line if it is required for the position)
DRUG ALCOHOL AND IMPAIRMENT PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS AS PER OI POLICY
NonSensitive work includes all work not classified as SafetySensitive or RiskSensitive. Position is subject to post incident and reasonable cause testing.
Additional Information :
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status a s a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
