YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Agronomic Research Specialist II, are to: 

• Be responsible for delivering the highest quality field data as part of north Americas plant breeding R&D pipeline by providing optimal trial management;
• Be responsible for the implementation of unique and innovative technology solutions designed to improve research design and operations success using new tools and methodologies to improve overall plant breeding phenotyping such as the pilot and use of geospatial systems, agronomic planting and harvesting tools, harvesting shelling systems, and data capture applications;
• Collaborate with project team members to deliver detailed experimental protocols that enable advancement decisions by our scientists and placement decisions to our customers organize and execute day-to-day priorities of the site either alone or as the leader of a small team such as: pre-season logistical trial planning, safety and compliance adherence in accordance with local and federal guidelines, and in-season phenotyping activities performed by contractors;
• Train team members and seasonal employees on standard operating procedures, site and operation safety guidelines, and tool operations;
• Engage in community relation activities including but not limited to community volunteer efforts, sustainability activities, and serve as a technical representative to external parties in partnership with commercial, marketing, and other functions on agronomic topics such as product pipeline development, agronomy practices, and compliance standards;
• Travel up to 15% of the time particularly during peak seasons, which could be within a multi-state region;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons (including nontraditional day-time hours with the potential of limited overnight travel).

WHO YOU ARE
 
Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
 
Required Qualifications:
 

• Master’s degree with minimum relevant experience, bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience, or non-degreed with at least 10 years of relevant experience;
• Knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and row crop production practices and history of leveraging that knowledge in a research environment;
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment;
• Capable maintaining large data sets;
• Experience with both standard MS Office computer and software systems used in scientific data analysis, with ability to quickly learn new software programs and tools;
• Valid driver’s license. Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;
• DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical. In addition, candidate must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria. Drivers with previous DOT driving experience may be required to undergo FMCSA safety checks and applicable review;
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons.

 
Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field;
• Ability to obtain pesticide applicator license;
• Ability to obtain UAV license for operating drones;
• Experience with seed technology industry or plant breeding;
• Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software;
• History of implementation of continuous improvements and new innovations through the work on project teams;
• CDL license or ability to obtain.

 
Domestic relocation may be provided with this role.