Beeflow
Last Call - Pollination Field Associate (Visalia/Tulare, CA)
Beeflow, Visalia, California, us, 93290
Base Pay Range
$21.00/yr - $23.00/yr
About Beeflow Beeflow is a biotech startup company that leverages scientific knowledge and technology to improve the impact of ecosystem services in agriculture. Beeflow creates and manages pollination programs for farmers with the goal of consistently increasing crop yields. The company combines scientific knowledge of crop pollination, bee biology & behavior and chemical ecology with proprietary technologies including molecules that help train bees to pollinate specific crops and a plant-based bee diet that enhances bees' immune system. This novel approach to pollination management allows growers to produce more with less. Based in California and with operations across the US West Coast, Mexico, Peru and Argentina, Beeflow closed an $8.3M Series A in May 2021 with Ospraie Ag Sciences, Future Ventures, Vectr Ventures, Jeff Wilke (former CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon), SOSV and others. Beeflow's team of experts includes biologists, ecologists, entomologists, agronomists, and entrepreneurs.
About This Role Field Associates will support our research trials and projects for the upcoming Almond season. Additionally, monitors will be responsible for assisting with data uploading, and project logistics. This position reports to the Field Lead. This is a full‑time seasonal position starting at the end of January/first week of February. The duration of this position is 5–6 weeks.
Responsibilities
Assist in executing our pollination services to growers
Participate in ongoing research and development trials if needed
Participate in data collection by accurately recording key points and daily upkeep of data sheets and field notes
Work efficiently and in a timely manner to complete daily activities in multiple different fields
With the aim of meeting target data collection quantity for the season
Assist in crop tagging – tag branches in different crops in a systematic way
Provide feedback at the end of projects to determine avenues for improvement
Requirements
BS in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent preferred
Field research experience
Interest in pollination and/or agriculture
A valid driver's license and confidence in driving for long periods of time
Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly
Familiarity with Google Suite
Comfortable working independently in the field with support from remote manager
Must be detail‑oriented
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred
Currently living in Visalia/Tulare, CA area
Work Environment
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to work with bees and wear appropriate protective equipment
Ability to work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions
Must be comfortable working with bees and getting stung
Benefits
Opportunity to join an innovative and growing Ag‑Tech start‑up whose mission is to contribute to the creation of a food system in harmony with nature
Work alongside a team of talented and passionate professionals, having the opportunity to make your first steps in the industry and learning about beekeeping and bee biology
Competitive salary
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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About Beeflow Beeflow is a biotech startup company that leverages scientific knowledge and technology to improve the impact of ecosystem services in agriculture. Beeflow creates and manages pollination programs for farmers with the goal of consistently increasing crop yields. The company combines scientific knowledge of crop pollination, bee biology & behavior and chemical ecology with proprietary technologies including molecules that help train bees to pollinate specific crops and a plant-based bee diet that enhances bees' immune system. This novel approach to pollination management allows growers to produce more with less. Based in California and with operations across the US West Coast, Mexico, Peru and Argentina, Beeflow closed an $8.3M Series A in May 2021 with Ospraie Ag Sciences, Future Ventures, Vectr Ventures, Jeff Wilke (former CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon), SOSV and others. Beeflow's team of experts includes biologists, ecologists, entomologists, agronomists, and entrepreneurs.
About This Role Field Associates will support our research trials and projects for the upcoming Almond season. Additionally, monitors will be responsible for assisting with data uploading, and project logistics. This position reports to the Field Lead. This is a full‑time seasonal position starting at the end of January/first week of February. The duration of this position is 5–6 weeks.
Responsibilities
Assist in executing our pollination services to growers
Participate in ongoing research and development trials if needed
Participate in data collection by accurately recording key points and daily upkeep of data sheets and field notes
Work efficiently and in a timely manner to complete daily activities in multiple different fields
With the aim of meeting target data collection quantity for the season
Assist in crop tagging – tag branches in different crops in a systematic way
Provide feedback at the end of projects to determine avenues for improvement
Requirements
BS in Entomology, Agronomy, Plant Sciences, Biology, Ecology, or equivalent preferred
Field research experience
Interest in pollination and/or agriculture
A valid driver's license and confidence in driving for long periods of time
Ability to communicate clearly, consistently, and promptly
Familiarity with Google Suite
Comfortable working independently in the field with support from remote manager
Must be detail‑oriented
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred
Currently living in Visalia/Tulare, CA area
Work Environment
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to work with bees and wear appropriate protective equipment
Ability to work in outdoor environments in varying weather conditions
Must be comfortable working with bees and getting stung
Benefits
Opportunity to join an innovative and growing Ag‑Tech start‑up whose mission is to contribute to the creation of a food system in harmony with nature
Work alongside a team of talented and passionate professionals, having the opportunity to make your first steps in the industry and learning about beekeeping and bee biology
Competitive salary
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Other
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Beeflow by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr