Volunteer Field Research Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Field Research Assistant $17.50/hr

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Field Research Assistants to join our team and support our multi-crop research station. This role involves performing a variety of routine tasks that are seasonal in nature, primarily focused on hand harvesting and other field operations. The ideal candidates will be adaptable and ready to contribute to different stages of our research program, both indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field research operations including planting, thinning, weeding, pollination, and sample harvesting.
• Perform sample processing operations such as preparation of supplies, sorting, scanning, weighing, shipping preparation, and seed packaging.
• Assist with general facility operations including clean-up, organization of samples and supplies, and other routine tasks.
• Collaborate with the supervising Field Technician to perform additional tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production line and farm work.
• Physical fitness to work in fields and walk on uneven grounds.
• Ability to hand harvest corn in various weather conditions.
• Reliability and ability to follow instructions.
• Safety consciousness.
• Basic computer and iPad skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others.
• Basic computer skills for tasks such as scanning barcodes.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing agricultural research. We offer an engaging work environment where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to learn. Enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to important research while working outdoors in a supportive team setting.

Work Environment

The role requires working from 7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. The work environment is primarily outdoors, which includes exposure to heat, mud, and dust. The position involves hands-on tasks, requiring physical activity and adaptability to weather conditions.

This is a Contract position based out of Windfall, IN.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Windfall,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.