Job Title: General Assistant 1 Location: Greensboro, NC USA 27409 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Temporary Assignment Work Type: Onsite Shift: M-F 8am - 5pm Pay rate: $2 /hr.

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Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology, in particular seeds and crop protection products, with its management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and further locations in Chicago, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai.

REQUIREMENTS: To assist Product Evaluation Field Scientist implementation of the Product Evaluation field program, sales support, lab support and other relevant activities. Examples include: Maintain equipment and facilities to enhance trial and data quality. Provide assistance with or perform in-season operations such as planting, treatment applications, evaluations, scouting, maintenance, and other field program tasks. Where relevant, provide assistance in the laboratory. Perform and/or facilitate pre-season and post season site maintenance operations to ensure continuous productivity of trial sites. Provide assistance with plot tours, i.e. site preparations, signs and handouts. Assist with site compliance with local regulations and Syngenta’s Safety Guidelines. Communicate with Syngenta contact regarding the status of projects and work activities. Ability to work independently without direct oversight.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience: Minimum high school diploma/GED required. Could include previous work experience in a related field (e.g. farm experience, equipment repair, Ag-Chem research/development, or similar) OR working on a degree in Agriculture or agriculture related discipline. Good oral and written communication as well as some computer skills.

Experience with one or more of the following (all are preferred): Demonstrated proficiency in operating farm equipment. An understanding of and appreciation for the scientific method. Experience in field testing procedures. Knowledge of local agronomic practices and customer needs. Will need to work with others yet maintain the ability to work independently in a proactive manner. Must be willing to work beyond normal workday hours. Willingness to work outdoors. Travel is required.

Additional information: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Clerical/administrative components may be required to complete work. Background check(s) and physicals are required.

Physical demands of the essential functions: Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in field or greenhouse. Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the research cycle.

Working conditions while performing essential functions: Field, greenhouse, laboratory, office. Domestic travel may be required with occasional overnight stays (up to approximately 5%). Potential allergens/pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in the field or greenhouse. xsgimln All applicants must be eligible to work in the US

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.