Testing Site Lead

Responsibilities

• Cook up plot locations and logistics with plot cooperators
• Ensure plots are of the desired characteristics
• Ensure plots are measured and flagged accurately
• Planting of mini-strip and replicated plots
• Transporting planting equipment to outlying locations
• Ensuring plots are planted as directed by the Testing Manager
• Data Collection
• Collect data needed as directed by the Testing Manager
• Plot maintenance
• Work with cooperators to ensure plots are maintained to Beck’s standards
• Apply fertilizer, herbicide, and insecticide as needed
• Plot harvest
• Transporting harvest equipment to outlying locations
• Collect fall agronomic notes (standability, plant integrity, etc.)
• Conduct harvest of mini-strip and replicated plots
• Research equipment maintenance
• Ensure machinery is maintained to Beck’s Hybrids standards to minimize downtime
• Diagnose and make repairs as needed
• Supervise full time and part time testing employees on site
• Participate in interviewing team members on site
• Ensure part time labor needs are met to accomplish tasks directed by the Testing Manager
• Work with other department leads on site in an effort to keep the site operating at maximum efficiency
• Assist with other duties as required by the Testing Manager

Requirements

• Education and Training:
• Bachelor of Science degree in an agricultural related field
• Pesticide applicator license
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy
• Technical Requirements:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess strong agronomic and mechanical skills
• Possess positive attitude
• Strong agricultural knowledge
• Able to establish priorities, work independently, work as a team member, and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Ability to use personal computer and various software packages
• Overnight travel is required
• Possess a high level of attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of field research equipment, specifically plot planters, plot combines and data collection equipment, and field computers
• Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years field research experience
• Supervisory experience preferred