Job Description
Responsibilities include:
· Manage the beekeeping operations. Maintain healthy hives and apiaries for production and research studies
· Conduct and monitor field research trials placed within organization
· Maintain study data and facility records in organized manner
· Sample collection and documentation of study data, both paper and electronic
· Assist and execute trial applications
· Participate in periodic GLP training
· Domestic travel and overtime may be required
Qualifications
Skills:
· Computer and organizational skills are a plus
· Excellent communication (oral and written) across teams and attention to detail
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable and a positive attitude
· Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions and comply with company policies
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
· Associate degree or equivalent; high school diploma with appropriate experience
· Extensive knowledge of beekeeping operations; basic beekeeping, hive management, health and pest/disease management
· Queen rearing and grafting
· General knowledge of agriculture and greenhouse operations
· Ability to operate farm equipment, including tractors and spray equipment
· Ability to perform farm operations, including planting, maintenance, and harvest of agricultural commodities
· Willing to work outside normal hours
· Valid driver’s license
· Experience with EPA and OECD GLP studies is a plus
Additional Information
Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lafayette, IN are encouraged to apply.
** What It’s Like to Work Here:**
Teamwork: experience what being a part of the Eurofins family feels like. Be inspired by your leaders, be encouraged by your teammates and be supported in all parts of your journey while you work with us.
**Learning & Development: **take on career development programs and goal setting to create big possibilities for your career and life. Develop within the company; be mentored and grown as a leader.
**Diversity & Authenticity: **we work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Benefits & Perks to Foster Work/Life Balance:
✓ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
✓ 401k Company Matching
✓ Paid Time Off
✓ Personal Days
✓ Wellness Program
✓ Education Assistance
✓ …and more!
If you enjoy being immersed in technology, tackling problems head-on, finding solutions through teamwork, and taking pride in accomplishments, join us today!
To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website, www.eurofinsus.com/agroscience-services
**What Happens Next
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Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and it's requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.
Your data
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As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
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Closing Date
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins USA Agroscience Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.