You should be pursuing or hold a degree in environmental science, agriculture, biology, or have experience in gardening, landscaping, or farming.

You will prepare and maintain trial lots, turf crops, and greenhouse production, apply fertilizers and herbicides, till ground, and ensure plant health through feeding and fertilization.

Science

United States

Marysville

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This person will be assisting with trials for Provista and Grass seed. There are 2 scientists owning the projects and designing the trials. The research assisant will be helping them execute on it. * preparation and maintenance of trial lot. * Turf crop preparation and maintenance. * Fertilizer, chemical controls, and soil amendments. * Greenhouse crop production and maintenance. This individual will primarily be working outdoors but will also assist in the greenhouse at times. . Typical job duties would include utilzing herbiscide to remove existing plants. Preparing ground by tilling or digging, typically utilizing equipment, but occasionally utilizing hand tools. Maintaining trials by feeding and fertilizing plants. This position can be physical at times. Qualifications: * Working toward or have a degree in environmental science, agriculture, biology, or related field * OR experience working in a garden, landscaping, or farming This position is a 3 month contract (potential to go on direct, but no guaranteed), working a 8am to 5pm, but need to be flexible on start time. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: * Hiring diverse talent * Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection * Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes * Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

This person will be assisting with trials for Provista and Grass seed. There are 2 scientists owning the projects and designing the trials. The research assisant will be helping them execute on it. * preparation and maintenance of trial lot. * Turf crop preparation and maintenance. * Fertilizer, chemical controls, and soil amendments. * Greenhouse crop production and maintenance.      This individual will primarily be working outdoors but will also assist in the greenhouse at times. . Typical job duties would include utilzing herbiscide to remove existing plants. Preparing ground by tilling or digging, typically utilizing equipment, but occasionally utilizing hand tools. Maintaining trials by feeding and fertilizing plants. This position can be physical at times.Qualifications: * Working toward or have a degree in environmental science, agriculture, biology, or related field * OR experience working in a garden, landscaping, or farming      This position is a 3 month contract (potential to go on direct, but no guaranteed), working a 8am to 5pm, but need to be flexible on start time.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: * Hiring diverse talent * Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection * Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes * Ensuring growth opportunities for our people      The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Research Assistant - Actalent

This person will be assisting with trials for Provista and Grass seed. There are 2 scientists owning the projects and designing the trials. The research assisant will be helping them execute on it.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; preparation and maintenance of trial lot.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Turf crop preparation and maintenance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Fertilizer, chemical controls, and soil amendments.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Greenhouse crop production and maintenance.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;This individual will primarily be working outdoors but will also assist in the greenhouse at times. . Typical job duties would include utilzing herbiscide to remove existing plants. Preparing ground by tilling or digging, typically utilizing equipment, but occasionally utilizing hand tools. Maintaining trials by feeding and fertilizing plants. This position can be physical at times.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Working toward or have a degree in environmental science, agriculture, biology, or related field&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; OR experience working in a garden, landscaping, or farming&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;This position is a 3 month contract (potential to go on direct, but no guaranteed), working a 8am to 5pm, but need to be flexible on start time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Actalent&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Diversity, Equity &amp;amp; Inclusion&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&amp;amp;I are embedded into our culture through:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hiring diverse talent&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensuring growth opportunities for our people&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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