Forest Research Assistant I

Description

Job Summary: Veracel is seeking a Forest Research Assistant I to support field, laboratory, and office activities within the Forest Management Coordination. Key Highlights: 1. Support for field and laboratory activities in forest research. 2. Technical extension support for Forest Management. 3. A work environment that celebrates diversity and sustainability. ***At Veracel, we are committed to fostering a workplace that respects human dignity, diversity, and human rights. Our actions are guided by sustainability, dialogue, and transparency—earning us the title of*** ***one of the best companies to work for in Brazil******. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse races, ethnicities, abilities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ages, religions, political beliefs, nationalities, marital statuses, parenthood status, body weight, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. Join us to become part of a team that celebrates differences!*** We are looking for a **Forest Research Assistant I** to join our **Forest Management Coordination** team. This professional will support routine activities in the area of Forest Research and Development, including: Fieldwork support—such as implementation and evaluation of experiments, watershed monitoring, inventory plots, and meteorological towers; Technical extension support provided by Forest Management to operational areas; Support for insect rearing activities at the Natural Enemies Laboratory; Sample preparation in the laboratory; Data entry in the office. **Position: Forest Research Assistant** **Area of Operation: Forest Management Coordination** **Responsibilities and Duties** **Main Responsibilities:** * Support for field activities—including implementation and evaluation of experiments, watershed monitoring, inventory plots, and meteorological towers; * Technical extension support provided by Forest Management to operational areas; * Support for insect rearing activities at the Natural Enemies Laboratory; * Sample preparation in the laboratory; * Data entry in the office; * Assistance with monitoring activities (soil, nutrition, health, or management) as scheduled weekly by the coordinator or area supervisor; * Assistance with implementation of new field and nursery experiments—including site demarcation and execution of experimental design and treatments. * Conducting evaluation and maintenance of field and nursery experiments, as well as cleaning and upkeep of work tools, PPEs, vehicles, and other shared assets; * Collection and preparation of plant material, soil, or water samples according to instructions or predefined procedures established by the area specialist; * Reading rain gauges or other equipment used for water or soil monitoring, as well as assessments of pests, diseases, or other damages occurring in experiments or designated areas—per instructions, training, and processes received from the coordinator or area supervisor; * Support for insect rearing activities at the Natural Enemies Laboratory—including preparation, cleaning, and maintenance of rearing trays and cages, and packaging insects for field deployment; * Collection and/or entry of data into specific spreadsheets for archiving (on computer or paper), according to required information; **Requirements and Qualifications** **What We Expect From You:** * Completed high school education; * Experience with silviculture, forest management, or field experimentation processes; * Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); * Ability to follow technical protocols and instructions with attention to detail; * Organizational skills and commitment to deadlines and quality of collections and records; * Responsibility for safety and preservation of equipment and materials; **Preferred Qualifications (Not Mandatory):** * Currently enrolled in technical or higher education programs; * Driver’s license Category “B”; **Additional Information** **Benefits:** * Medical assistance * Dental assistance * Christmas basket * Payroll-deductible loan * Workplace gymnastics * Private pension plan * Variable compensation program * On-site restaurant * Life insurance * Company-provided transportation * Meal allowance * Wellhub (formerly Gympass) **Selection Process Stages (All stages are eliminatory):** * Profile assessment of candidates registered on the Gupy platform; * Behavioral profile assessment; * HR interview; * Technical interview with manager; We are Veracel Celulose. For us, sustainable growth means contributing to a better environment for everyone. To achieve this, we rely on our employees as agents of transformation. These individuals help us improve the lives of thousands of families across the Discovery Coast region of Bahia. We are constantly seeking new talents who embrace our purpose: to be responsible, value life, and inspire people. And they come from many places and all backgrounds. This diversity makes the difference!