Research Assistant

We are looking for a Research Associate to join our team! This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to get into crop science and research. This role is a great fit for someone who is comfortable working in a greenhouse environment, has basic computer skills, and is eager to learn!

Primary responsibilities:

o Review and be familiar with study protocol requirements.

o Trial site selection and plot layout.

o Equipment calibration and test material application.

o Sampling and/or evaluation of residue and/or efficacy trials.

o Packing and shipping of study-related samples.

o Site characterization sampling and shipping.

o Facility upkeep: organization, cleaning, supplies inventory control.

o Recognize situations when Good Laboratory Practices, Standard Operating Procedures or protocol requirements may not be able to be met and immediately communicate those situations to supervisory staff.

o Document trial activities in appropriate study or facility logbooks.

o Prepare and review raw data packages for submission to the Quality Assurance Unit for audit at trial completion.

o Assist with written report summaries.

Skills

Crop clinical trial, Biology, Data Entry, Excel, Research, Quality Assurance, Botany, Chemistry, microbiology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Basic computer skills

Ability to work standing for extended periods of time

Ok with working in hot greenhouse weather

Work Environment

Greenhouse

Hours: M-F 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, summer trials may require a start time of 5:30 AM-6 AM due to the heat, very limited Saturday work, never working on Sunday

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PORTERVILLE, CA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.

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 PORTERVILLE,CA.

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

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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

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