Field Research Assistant

Field Research Assistant

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Field Research Assistant for an opportunity in Zionsville, IN 46077

Job Details:

Position Title: Field Research Assistant

Location: Zionsville, IN 46077

Duration: 6 Months and Possibility for extension

Pay Range: $29.00/hr on W2

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary:

The Field Research Assistant will work directly with the Field Scientist or Research Associate to complete various research and operational tasks conducted at the R&D Center

• Including: crop scouting for various pests; making recommendations for crop maintenance applications and activities
• Operation of landscape maintenance equipment (mower, trimmer)
• Maintenance of fruit, row crop, and vegetable crop research plots (staking, tying, weeding, etc.)
• Planting and transplanting seedlings by hand
• Harvesting fruits and vegetables by hand; some tractor operations under supervision
• Pulling tractor-drawn and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow, fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray, and harvest crops
• Participating in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops
• Repairing farm buildings, fences, and other structures; setting up and operating irrigation equipment; and applying pesticides and fertilizers to crops (under supervision).
• A positive and willing-to-learn attitude is needed.
• Must also be willing to work longer hours during planting and harvesting.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 238150 when responding to this ad.

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