Research and Development Associate 1

Job Summary Adecco Healthcare and Life Science is hiring for a Research and Development Associate in Durham, NC. Duration: Five month contract. Pay rate: $26/hour. The purpose of the Research Associate is to support Weed Control Research Biology on the SPS (Secondary Profiling Screen) platform by spraying and maintaining plants in the glasshouse to deliver timely, quality data to herbicide research projects. Responsibilities Work independently and as part of a team while carrying out experimental work using established and novel screening methods Maintain plants under glasshouse conditions for the duration of the test Be accountable for work being done with precision, accuracy and efficiency Perform all activities in accordance with the Syngenta Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy Work efficiently in high-throughput team environmentIdentify issues, non-conformities and report them Accurately keep records and databases current Can be involved in training of daily tasks Good work ethic and works consistently in performing role Proactive in identifying problems and assists in solving them Shows initiative to improve WOWs of the screening platform Critical success factors & key challenges To quickly become proficient in the tasks and process of the Secondary Profile Screen To produce high quality work, i.e., accuracy, consistency, completeness, in an efficient manner and develop good working relationships with colleagues Qualifications Experience: Follows broad frameworks to operate equipment needed to carry out trial work, and to ensure samples are available and delivered on time. Resolves routine issues with minimal senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval. Requires some prior relevant experience. Requires a PhD degree. Entry: Follows defined procedures to operate equipment needed to carry out trial work, and to ensure samples are available and delivered on time. Resolves routine issues with senior staff or supervisory guidance and approval. Requires little or no prior relevant experience. Additional requirements: The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible to live in the United States and work in Durham, NC. Aged 18 or over (in order to participate in spray sessions if required). Benefits Medical, dental, and vision benefits Life insurance Short-term disability Additional voluntary benefits EAP program Commuter benefits 401(k) plan Paid leave (including Paid Sick Leave and Holiday pay where applicable). Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr