Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC · 1 month ago
Research & Development Associate
Stayton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHelena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider. The Research and Development Associate will oversee operations for the R&D team, focusing on the application and evaluation of agricultural technologies and products while managing a team of R&D Technicians and Interns.
Agriculture
Responsibilities
Facilitates the development protocols for product testing. This includes all aspects of the trial protocol such as cropping system, target and secondary pest, treatment list, application, evaluation parameters and trial location
Negotiates and monitors all contracted research with cooperators within assigned area
Assists in the construction, implementation, maintenance and dismantling of field and greenhouse research trials
Orchestrates team schedule by communicating with growers, customers and employees
Easily pivots to make changes based on needs
Calculates, mixes and applies experimental and standard agricultural products in research and commercial applications
Coordinates and stewards the collection, packaging and shipping of all products used in R&D within assigned area
Prepares and coordinates local and state regulatory compliance documentation
Monitors trials, analyzes and compares data and documents results with film, video, notes, etc
Enters application and evaluation data into our statistical analysis research programs
Analyzes trial data and prepares reports and presentations for distribution
Provides research results to appropriate team members, vendors, academia and customers including sales meeting presentations, training and supplier meetings
Notes product handling, mixing and application characteristics and makes suggestions for improvement
Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring products/projects. This includes providing information to support budgets, expenditures, data and progress reports
Instructs and leads Helena R&D Interns and Technicians
Performs facility and equipment inspections and maintenance
May be required to operate a company vehicle
Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers
Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Follows all company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
One year of agricultural field research experience
Qualified Applicator License (QAL) is required but can be gained during employment
Presentation skills
Project management skills
Ability to influence others without directly managing them
Time management
Ability to easily adapt to unexpected changes in project scope
Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Data analysis skills
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, research software, internet, etc.)
Ability to read, write and speak in English
Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle
Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Science
Prior leadership experience
Communicating in Spanish
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
Education Assistance.
And much more!
Company
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Founded in 1957, Helena Chemical Company (now Helena Agri-Enterprises) has grown to be one of the nation’s foremost agricultural and specialty formulators and distributors in the United States.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Byron Phillips
Chief Financial Officer
PT Padmanabha
Chief Information Officer
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