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SGS North America Inc. Field Research - Seasonal - 743999976912625-5844 in Wyoming, Illinois

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11864638 Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Field Personnel will safely conduct field and office tasks related to field research. Adequate training will be provided on a task-by-task basis. This is a temporary, seasonal position located in Wyoming, IL.

REPORTING LINE

  • Reports to Field Scientist.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Safely perform specific duties associated with the conduct of trials as detailed in SGS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These duties are briefly summarized below:
    • Plot maintenance, planting and cultivation under direction of Field Scientist or Farm Manager.
    • Pollinations, Sampling and Field Data collection under direction of Field Scientist.
  • Safely complete assigned duties according to applicable SOP\'s and training.
  • At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Associate\'s degree in an agricultural science-based field Required
  • 0-2 years of relevant biological/agricultural field experience Preferred
  • Current Pesticide Applicator License Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • Pesticide Applicator License

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Must be detail-oriented, well organized and able to work independently.
  • Excellent communications skills required.
  • Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to handle a variety of projects effectively, efficiently and with confidentiality.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to attend work regularly and dependably.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

  • Must be able to effectively operate farm equipment, such as tractors, cultivators, and sprayers, and experience with small plot field equipment preferred
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with GLP requirements is preferred
  • Must be able to work in a safe manner and foster a safe, sustainable, and environmentally sound field situation
  • Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and able to work independently Excellent communication skills are required
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of ARM preferred
  • Ability to handle a variety of projects effectively, efficiently, and with confidentiality ADDITIONAL KSAS
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

  • Stand Occasional (5% - 33%)
  • Move or traverse Frequent (34% - 66%)
  • Sit Frequent (34% - 66%)
  • Use hands Occasional (5% - 33%)
  • Reach with hands and arms Never (0%)
  • Climb or balance Never (0%)
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Frequent (34% - 66%)
  • Talk/hear Never (0%)
  • Taste/Smell Never (0%)
  • Lift/carry/push or pull Occasional (5% - 33%)

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS

  • Wet or humid (non-weather) conditions Never (0%)
  • Work near moving mechanical pats Never (0%)
  • Work in high, precarious places Never (0%)
  • Fumes or a rborne particles Never (0%)
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals Never (0%)
  • Outdoor weather conditions Never (0%)
  • Extreme cold (non-weather) Never (0%)
  • Extreme heat (non-weather) Never (0%)
  • Risk of electrical shock Never (0%)
  • Work with explosives Never (0%)
  • Risk of radiation Never (0%) Vibration Never (0%)
  • Bio-hazard Never (0%)

VISION REQUIREMENT

No Special Vision Requirement

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)

Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given post)

Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationship)

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