Satellite Research Specialist
AgReliant Genetics, LLC
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • Wisconsin • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per year
About the role
- Responsible for leading and executing advanced operational and testing activities at corn and soybean research testing locations
- Organizing field experiments, managing seasonal teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of research operations while contributing to strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration
- Leading and participating in all phases of field activities, including seed packaging, planting, pollination, note-taking, harvesting, and shelling
- Managing seed inventory systems and ensuring accurate tracking and maintenance of seed stocks
- Organizing and executing field experiments, including site selection, planting, scouting, spraying, and harvest coordination
- Recruiting, training, and supervising seasonal employees, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards
- Identifying and implementing strategic opportunities to improve operational efficiency and research outcomes
- Developing and implementing benchmarking strategies to monitor and enhance key deliverables
- Operating and calibrating field research equipment such as planters, sprayers, and combines
- Ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and promoting a culture of safety across all activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field
- Five (5) or more years’ experience working within field-focused research programs
- Demonstrated experience in leading research operations and managing teams
- Experience operating and repairing agricultural equipment required
- Must be able to obtain a pesticide/herbicide applicator license
- Must have valid driver’s license and meet MVR guidelines
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match (eligible 1st of the month following date of hire)
- Generous vacation time & paid holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition and Health Club reimbursement
- Company paid Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Company paid life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance
- Health savings account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
field experimentsseed packagingplantingpollinationnote-takingharvestingshellingoperating agricultural equipmentcalibrating field research equipmentbenchmarking strategies
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementorganizational skillscross-functional collaborationcontinuous improvementtrainingsupervisionstrategic planningsafety compliancecommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Agronomypesticide/herbicide applicator licensevalid driver’s license