Research Technician at The Browser Company

McKittrick, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Agriculture, OrchardsIndustries

Requirements

High school degree or GED
Bilingual English/Spanish
At least one year of experience in agriculture (preferred)
Valid California Driver’s License
Numerical competency (required)
Computer literacy (preferred)
Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear frequently
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to climb ladders, lift supplies in/out of rooms and pickup trucks, walk on uneven terrain
Full body motion; two-hand manipulation; lifting and carrying; driving, sitting, walking, or standing for >6 hours per day; color perception; normal auditory requirement; spirometry abilities for respirator use
Safety, productivity, and attention to detail as daily objectives
Ability to monitor labor time allocation of projects
Ability to navigate divergent work environments, travel hundreds of miles per day using safe driving techniques
Ability to assess changing workplace conditions and adjust tasks
Ability to work independently and remotely under field, lab, and office conditions
Understanding of significance of errors/omissions in technical tasks
Familiarity with commercial agricultural conditions and practices

Responsibilities

Provide field support, including experimental setup and data acquisition across agronomy, crop physiology, and entomology
Collect field data (plant tissue, soil, insect sampling, harvest, data loggers, other information collection)
Organize resources (time, labor, materials)
Monitor field experiments
Record field observations or other experimental details
Organize and maintain current and historic work records for review
Reliably perform tasks with specific equipment after proper training
Work collaboratively with internal employees and contract labor crews
Use computer and cell phone apps for data entry
Other duties as assigned
Move freely between tasks depending on workload, season, etc

Skills

field data collection

plant tissue sampling

soil sampling

insect sampling

data loggers

experimental setup

agronomy

crop physiology

entomology

data entry

Microsoft Office

The Browser Company

Develops a user-friendly web browser

About The Browser Company

The Browser Company develops a web browser called Arc, which focuses on providing a more intuitive and organized online experience for users. Arc is designed to be user-friendly and efficient, aiming to improve how people interact with the internet compared to traditional browsers. Unlike many existing browsers, Arc seeks to streamline the browsing process, making it easier for users to manage their online activities. The Browser Company differentiates itself from competitors by targeting a more modern and simplified user experience, backed by a team of experienced professionals from notable tech companies. Their goal is to enhance the way users navigate the web, potentially disrupting the current browser market with their fresh approach.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$133.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Home Office Stipend

Paid Parental Leave

Risks

Arc's recent security vulnerability could undermine user trust and adoption.

Dia may face competition from established AI-integrated browsers like Microsoft's Edge.

The freemium model may limit revenue if premium features aren't compelling.

Differentiation

Arc offers a more personal and creative browsing experience than traditional browsers.

The Browser Company is led by seasoned tech professionals from Instagram, Tesla, and Google.

Arc's AI-powered features, like 'Call Arc', enhance user interaction and efficiency.

Upsides

The Browser Company raised $50 million, valuing it at $550 million.

Growing demand for personalized browsing experiences supports Arc's market entry.

The launch of AI-centric browser Dia could attract a wider audience in 2025.

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