Summer Research Technician

2 weeks ago


West Salem, Wisconsin, United States Land O'Lakes Full time
Summer Research Technician

We are excited to start recruiting once again for our Summer Research Technicians.

This seasonal position will work in the alfalfa breeding program and assist with field, greenhouse, and laboratory activities.

Positions tend to start at the end of April, early May. Rolls tend in end by the Fall. We can be flexible on the end date.

Tasks to include but not limited to:

  • Assist with field activities relating to alfalfa research to include transplanting, harvesting, hoeing, sample grinding and near-infrared (NIRS) analysis
  • Sample grinding is conducted in a climate-controlled area with a dust collection system. FGI will provide proper PPE.
  • This position will also involve driving small lawn tractors and other small vehicles to help with tasks around the station. Lawn care and other maintenance tasks.
  • Assist with care and maintenance of alfalfa plants in the greenhouse, as well as assist with hand pollinations of alfalfa flowers, cuttings, seeding and sorting of alfalfa. Greenhouse care may be involved as well.
  • Tasks will vary depending on season.
  • Some off-station day travel will be required.

Skills: Alfalfa pollination is very detail oriented; this position involves working with delicate flowers that require good eye-hand coordination, excellent attention to detail and quality record keeping.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

Required Qualifications & Experiences: 18 years or older, 6+ months of continuous work experience.

Steel Toed Shoes may be required for certain activities . FGI will provides an allowance for PPE requirements such as steel toed shoes for workers that will be conducting certain outdoor activities in the summer that require PPE protection.

Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $17:00

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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