Soybean Research Associate Jobs

Stine Seed Company

Location:
United States, Horace

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
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Salary:

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Job Description:

The soybean research associate will perform a variety of tasks associated with developing new improved soybean varieties including seed preparation and field activities that will evolve with each season. You should be hard-working and self-directed. Some overnight travel is possible.

Job Responsibility:

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with other team members
Preparation, sorting, cleaning, automated packaging, scanning, labeling, planting, and harvesting of seed for plots and nurseries
Willing/able to learn, operate and maintain basic farm equipment
including plot planters, sprayers, plot combines and small threshers
Willing to coordinate plot locations, measure and set flags
Ability to observe and collect plant data notes
Willing to learn hand pollination and harvesting in nursery
Willing and able to work routine weekends during peak seasons. Including travel to other states
Warehousing activities may include forklift operation
Various other duties as assigned

Requirements:

You are a self-starter with systematic decision making, problem solving and troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently
An interest in agronomic research
You have a High School diploma/GED, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, B.S., or Bachelor’s degree in agronomy
You have strong written and verbal communication skills
You have a valid driver's license
may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Willing and able to work in a variety of areas, field, warehouse, office
Willing and able to stand and sit for extended periods
Willing and able to work both outdoors and indoors
Willing and able to perform physical work that involves repetitive motion and/or repetitive lifting including lifting to 50 pounds
Willing and able to work overtime hours, including weekends and holidays during seasonal peaks. This includes overnight trips to off-site locations and additional travel as necessary to other locations
Ability/knowledge to work in an organized and safe manner adhering to safety and environmental standards
Able to perform multiple tasks and coordinate activities
Willing to apply for your pesticide applicator certification at time of employment

Nice to have:

You have computer skills, working knowledge of MS programs including (Excel, Word, Outlook) a benefit
Willing to work with research software

What we offer:

health/dental/vision insurance
retirement packages

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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