Operations Specialist

The purpose of Operations Specialist is to support the successful execution of sweet corn and green brean research trials in open field and greenhouse. This position combines hands on operation of specialized farm equipment with strategic leadership of third-party crews to ensure optimal trial management and data integrity.Assist in the end-to-end Trialing process to include setup and maintenance of yield trials from planting to harvest and tracking of different experimental entries.Operate and maintain GPS-equipped tractors/planters and other seed research equipment  with complex mechanical and electronic components.Use data collection tools to collect and record detailed observations and measurements from trial plots, ensuring accuracy and consistency in data collection.Optimize the vegetable field-agronomy program by critically evaluating and implementing best practices to maximize crop yield and quality in open field and greenhouse environments.Function as an integral member of the operations team supporting all activities from seed to seed, including but not limited to seed request, packaging, labelling, seed treatment, tissue sampling, pollination, data collection, seed processing, documentation, training, etc.Participate in research and process-improvement projects related to the growing of vegetables crops portfolio. Managing, coaching and training of third-party contract labor to ensure accurate results are achieved.Effectively communicating on a daily basis with peers, breeding teams and supervisor regarding the status of projects and work activities.Follow and apply all HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment) and Stewardship practices, as well as provide support to site management with the functional activities of a research facility.