Field Research - Seasonal

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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Seasonal 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.

REPORTING LINE:

• Directly reports to: Field Scientist or Supervisor

JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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 the direction of a Field Scientist or Farm Manager
• Pollinations, Sampling, and Field Data collection under the direction of a Field Scientist
• Safely complete assigned duties according to applicable SOPs and training
• At all times, comply with the SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and/or leadership to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers No
• Please provide examples of supervisory responsibilities  Has hiring and terminating responsibilities No
• Supervises others No
• Number of employees directly reporting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• No experience

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication 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

ADDITIONAL KSAS

• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast
• paced, highly professional environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

• Stand Never 
• Move or traverse Never 
• Sit Neve
• Use hands Never
• Reach with hands and arms Never
• Climb or balance Never
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Never
• Talk/hear Never
• Taste/Smell Never
• Lift/carry/push or pull Never

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS

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

VISION REQUIREMENT

• No Special Vision Requirement

AUDITORY REQUIREMENTS

• No special auditory requirements

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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