Junior operations assistant – Piracicaba/SP

SP | São Paulo
Efetivo (CLT)
Biólogo
Ecólogo
Engenheiro Agrícola
Engenheiro Agrônomo
Engenheiro Ambiental
Geógrafo
Gestor Ambiental
Tecnólogo em Agronegócio
Tecnólogo em Gestão Ambiental

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As operations assistant you will be cooperating closely with the science and operations teams and provide assistance in a variety of tasks. The majority of these tasks will require your presence at the ESALQ campus in Piracicaba, where the science team is undergoing experiments with a focus on rock powder application and carbon removal in agriculture. Occasionally, you will get the opportunity to accompany the operations team in visiting farms in the surrounding municipalities and assist on field based tasks.
Tasks will include assisting in the set-up, operation, maintenance and the overseeing of experiments and projects in the farm context. You will be working under the supervision of members of the science team, and you will be required to work under their supervision and guidance. Day to day tasks may include the construction of pot experiments, thorough documentation of research activities, the taking of samples as well as the maintenance of research equipment.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• A general enthusiasm for environmental activism, agriculture and soil
• Working in a dedicated and precise way and bringing competence in completing manual tasks
• An ability to work well in a team environment and contribute constructively
• Execute tasks within the overall ops and science strategy in accordance with company OKRs
• Create reports and communicate challenges and achievements to the team
• Observant, polite and open to learn
• Ready to face a sometimes fast changing, adaptable work environment
• A scientific background in agronomy or comparable is a plus
• English to communicate with our international team is a plus

The role is based in Piracicaba (Sao Paulo) and fluent/native Portuguese is required