YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Testing Agronomist, are to: 

Based on territory location the ideal candidate would be residence based near Minot or Bismarck, North Dakota.

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program with respect to budgetary guidelines and expectations;
• Support the site ESH program as it applies to North American field testing and operations selection, preparation and maintenance of multiple field-testing sites;
• Drive safe including frequent trailer use hauling loads more than 10,000 lbs., pre-trip inspections and use of log books play a vital role is trial preparation including seed processing, packaging, shipping, protocol review, trial placement and mapping/field design maintain field trial sites as weed, insect and disease free;
• Be able to identify key weeds, insect and disease problems is critical, as is timely and accurate implementation of control measures with the use of handheld electronic equipment and Monsanto proprietary software;
• Collect notes on various agronomic traits (e.g. emergence uniformity, flowering date, lodging, height, maturity, shattering resistance) in a timely manner throughout the growing season;
• Harvest plots and collect samples for quality and statistical analysis;
• Ensure harvest data is evaluated and relinquished in accordance with crop advancement deadlines to aid in product advancement decisions develop, maintain and implement the use of controlled sop documents, QMS procedures and investigative protocols;
• Comply with all Monsanto regulatory compliance guidelines for confined release and stewarded trial material;
• Collaborate with other agronomic research specialists, site leads and principal investigators is expected in order to facilitate efficient trial planning and placement, sharing of ideas and techniques and quick response to issues that may arise (e.g. weather or pests affecting trials);
• Work closely with plant breeders, principal investigators and agronomic research specialists to fully understand the multiple stages of crop development and the importance of each step involved and share experiences cross-functionally as needed;
• Perform field selection, cooperator relations, capable of learning research equipment operations and basic maintenance (all types), field maintenance and data collection, basic agronomic knowledge/ Crop management, technically savvy, adhere to compliance/safety policies, utilization of its tools, time management, prioritization skills, self-motivated, good decision-making abilities;
• Be accountable for business unit or project results through leadership and coordination across site strategy;
• Prioritize and monitor projects to ensure completion within deadlines and budgets;
• Build partnerships and share technical knowledge across sites, involved in industry working groups;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle. This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage;
• Position requires driving for the company that will fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction and will require a CDL. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least five years relevant agriculture experience. OR Master’s Degree with at least two years of relevant agriculture experience OR Ph.D. with up to one year of agriculture experience;

• Valid driver’s license. Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;

• Be able to lift up to 60 lbs.;
• Be able to obtain pesticide applicator license;
• Be able to work extended hours during peak operational seasons;
• CDL license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months. Additionally, successful candidates will be placed in a random drug screen pool upon starting the position, per regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be able to obtain UAV license for operating drones;
• Preferred area of study in Crop Science or Agronomy.
• Prior agricultural research experience. 

Domestic relocation may be offered for the role.