Field Research Assistant

Field Research Assistant

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Field Research Assistant for an opportunity in Windfall, IN 46076!

Position Title: [Field Research Assistant]

Location: [Windfall, IN 46076]

Anticipated Start Date: [05/19/2025]

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: [4 Months Contract]

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY)/PART TIME (<30 HRS WEEKLY)], [CONTRACT], [ONSITE]

Pay Range: [$16] - [$17.50]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, mud, rain, dust)
• Exposure to common allergens (insects, plants, pollen)

Job Description:

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support daily operations at our multi-crop research station in Windfall, IN. This hands-on, seasonal position requires working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. The ideal candidate will be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. No interview is required, but a resume is necessary for consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with field operations including:
  • Placing wooden garden stakes
  • Pulling samples from wheat fields and loading into bags
  • Weeding fields
  • Plant sampling (cutting leaves/ears for analysis)
  • Conducting cross-pollinations
• Indoor tasks may include:
  • Taking inventory
  • Computer work such as scanning barcodes
• Perform sample processing:
  • Supply preparation, sorting, scanning, weighing
  • Preparing samples for shipping and packaging seeds
• Maintain general facility cleanliness and organization
• Follow verbal and written instructions from the supervising Field Technician
• Adapt to day-to-day task changes based on seasonal research demands

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be reliable and able to work full schedule without frequent absences
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, mud, rain, dust)
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain safety awareness, and collaborate with team members
• Basic computer and iPad skills
• Physically able to perform fieldwork tasks (bending, lifting, walking)
• Exposure to common allergens (insects, plants, pollen)
• PPE provided except steel-toed boots (required only for certain tasks - reimbursement available if necessary)

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.

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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.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 238332 when responding to this ad.

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