YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Physiology Innovation Implementation Scientist, are to: 

• Be a member of the Global Seed Physiology Innovation Team;
• Lead implementation of new quality testing methods at Global Seed Physiology Labs by partnering with Technical Leads from the global labs and Innovation teams;
• Lead validation of Seed Physiology Quality Testing methods in the global labs to make it relevant to the region;
• Work with all global labs to advance and deploy current Innovations in automation and digitization;
• Design and execute experiments for innovative technologies for seed quality testing;
• Understand current quality testing lab workflows and challenges and develop solutions in collaboration with internal and external teams that will ultimately be implemented in production testing;
• Perform feasibility and validation studies in lab and field environments to test new ideas or concepts;
• Develop project proposals, including cost estimates and financial justifications working with global Quality Testing financial lead;
• Assist leadership in identifying and implementing improvements related to productivity, capacity, cost, quality and safety.

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 of Science in Seed/Plant Physiology or Biology or other related technical field with at least six years post graduate experience in an industry or academic setting or Ph.D. in Seed/Plant Physiology or Biology or other related technical field;
• Knowledge of statistical tools, experience in planning and executing experiments as well as analysis, visualization and interpretation of data;
• A track record of successful implementation of methods or workflows;
• Demonstrated ability to partner with global stakeholders and align on priorities;
• Proven record of successful project management skills;
• Excellent communication, oral, written and team work skills with a diverse organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in imaging technology.

Domestic relocation may be provided for this role.

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