Agronomic Research Specialist II

 

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Agronomic Research Specialist II 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

An Agronomic Research Specialist is responsible for working with an internal team of Plant Breeding Breeders, Research Scientist, and Field Operations to design, execute and oversee the North America Plant Breeding’s Row Crop Research and Development efforts. Additionally, the role is responsible for continuous improvement and strategic initiative projects that transform the way row crop plant breeding research is conducted within the organization through the use of new equipment technologies, data analytics, and program management design.

 

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

 

• Responsible for Delivering the highest quality field data as part of North America’s Plant Breeding R&D pipeline by providing optimal trial management, at times working on an internal R&D effort that spans across crops, sites, and a region;
• Independently Responsible for the implementation of unique and innovative technology solutions designed to improve research design and operations success through the use of 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. Ensure delivery of seasonal workload by prioritizing between competing workflows and thru the creation of contingency plans. Will work through delegation to others and leverage personal networks to complete project objectives;
• Ensures safe and efficient operations in alignment with Sustainability Safety Health & Environment (SSHE), Stewardship requirements, and Business Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards;
• Train team members and seasonal employees on standard operating procedures, site and operation safety guidelines, and tool operations;
• Supervise work of contractors that is performed on-site, or at field locations, coach our counsel as needed;
• 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 non-traditional day-time hours with the potential of limited overnight travel);
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). 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 (may) fall