Field Research Assistant Job Listing at Kelly Services in Waimea, HI (Job ID US3615135_BH9999121)

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Additional Information: Resumes can be directly sent to recruiter at Sanc811@kellyservices.com  

Field Research Assistant, Waimea, HI 96796 (Kauai)

Kelly Services is seeking a General Research Field/Shade House Worker for one of our top clients.

Duration: 10/20/2025 to 02/15/2026
Type: Contract W2
Pay Rate: $19.50/hr. (W2)
Interview Process: No interview required (Resume based)

The Research Assistant will perform a variety of routine tasks associated with the seed research program.

Responsibilities:

• Pollination of corn plants and harvest of corn ears according to established research protocols. The type of task will be dependent on the stage of the crop and will be seasonal in nature.
• Additional field and shade house tasks may include planting, thinning, weeding, tissue sampling, pollination, transplanting, transpotting, pot or flat filling, plant tagging, seedling rearray, plant cutting, husk back, harvest, and pest management activities such as pesticide applications.
• Additional sample processing tasks including preparation of supplies, sorting, shelling, weighing, counting, preparation for shipping, and seed packaging.
• General facility operations tasks include general clean-up, organization of samples and supplies, and other routine and non-routine tasks as they arise.
• For some tasks, health monitoring or respirator medical clearance may be required. Supplier will be informed if this is needed.
• The Field Assistant may perform additional tasks as requested by the supervisor including the use of powered tools and machinery such as, but not limited to, mowers, weed whackers, blowers, power washers, choppers, potting machines, bale shavers and conveyors.

Qualifications

• The Field Assistant must be able to understand and follow both written and oral instructions.
• Assistants receive general instructions on routine tasks and detailed instructions on new tasks with hands-on training and skills verification. Attention to detail is necessary.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs and walk on uneven field surfaces for 8 or more hours per shift.
• Must have the ability to work with and around plants and plant pollens.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods.
• Working safely is a condition of employment.

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