Field Research Assistant
The Field Research Assistant will be responsible for taking field and seed lab notes including soybean flower color, pubescence color, maturity, plant erectness, plant height, plant stand counts, soil samples, seed weight, and other field notes associated with a soybean breeding program. Research Assistants also assist with laboratory tasks such as tissue collection, DNA extraction and/or fatty acid extraction. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: packaging seed for planting, working on planter and combine crews during the planting and harvest seasons, cross-pollination of soybean lines to produce hybrid lines, weeding and maintenance of field plots, and maintaining a clean work environment when needed.
This position will report to Bay Farm (near Bradford Research & Extension Center - approximately 9 miles southeast of MU campus), so personal transportation is required. Applicants must be able to work outdoors between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and/or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday). At least two shifts (8 total hours minimum) per week are required, and more hours may be available during summer. This position requires excellent observational, record keeping, organizational, and troubleshooting skills in addition to basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word & Excel). The job candidate should also be able to work well with others.
If interested, send transcript, resume, and availability directly to Dennis Yungbluth (yungbluthd@missouri.edu). Please do not apply through this website.