Research Fellow (Remote)

Research Associate
(We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers, possess strong customer service skills, have attention to detail, uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team oriented environment.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join our team. This is an operational role involving conducting field, laboratory, and greenhouse/growth facility research to work with our wheat breeding program and contract research organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the following: planning and preparing field trials, execution of planting, plot maintenance, data collection/note taking, harvest and post-harvest activities. Communication is very important as this is a small team that regularly interacts with other business units. Analytical/statistical skills, greenhouse, and database management (PRISM) preferred. This, coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit to join a growing program and a passion for agronomy, genetics, plant breeding and product testing is who we're looking for to join our team.
Research Design and Execution:
Plan, design, package and plant field trials to evaluate crop/product performance.
Assist in maintaining research locations through herbicide application and agronomic practices.
Collect data on plant growth, disease reactions, yield (research combine), hand harvest and quality sample preparation.
Working with and managing temporary contract workers to assist in busy, time sensitive duties.
Assist in growing plants in a greenhouse/growth facility for crossing and increases.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Use statistical software and analytical tools to assist in analyzing experiment results.
Assist in providing recommendations for product advancement and practical applications of research outcomes to stakeholders, including farmers and industry partners.
Integrate new technologies, such as precision agriculture tools or predictive breeding, remote sensing, and data analytics, into research programs.
Stay informed about advancements in agronomy, crop science and plant breeding to enhance research efforts.
Implement and manage seed inventory system.
Ensure all research activities comply with regulatory and safety standards.
Bachelor's or master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field

• 1-3+ years of experience in agricultural research or field trial preferred
• Currently have or ability to obtain a CDL with a med card
• Proficiency in experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis

Experience with research field equipment operation and technologies, such as GPS, mapping and planting/harvesting software
Assist in setting up and conducting field trials and experiments, including equipment operation, planting, fertilizing, data collection, pest control, tissue sampling and other agronomic practices
Operate and maintain agricultural research equipment, such as planters, sprayers, and harvesters
Collect, organize, and process soil, plant, and environmental samples for laboratory analysis
Ability to lead small groups of people in the performance of tasks
Pay attention to detail and manage work to high quality standards
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, work as a team member, and proceed with objectives without supervision
Frequent outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
Travel to research sites with frequent trailer towing.
Off-season travel to conferences, and stakeholder meetings required.
Combination of office, laboratory, growth facility and field environments.
Mechanical equipment
Frequently walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and moving up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.
The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. Please visit our website ( for additional information.