Field Associate II

 

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Field Associate II 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Field Associate (FA) is a field-facing role responsible for contributing to an R&D Field Trial program in crops such as wheat, canola, corn, soybeans, development chemistry or cotton, depending on the region. Primary responsibilities of the FA role: coordinate with growers on leased land space; assist with acquiring and supervising local staffing during in-season activities, assist with conducting in-season research activities such as phenotyping, study management, and data analytics review as part of overseeing and executing research trials that feeds the R&D pipeline. Additionally, the role will partner with other Field Associates on site as well as other cross site functions on initiatives to improve data quality, standard operating procedures, or quality/compliance actions. 

 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Associate II – Lubbock, TX, are:

 

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program in alignment with Bayer’s HSE (Health Safety & Environment), Quality, Compliance and Stewardship requirements, and Business Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards;
• Collaborate with project team members to deliver detailed experimental protocols that enable advancement decisions by our scientists and product placement decisions for our customers;
• Use equipment like tractors and specialized planters, modified commercial harvesters, commercial drones, and other technologies and digital tools to collect, analyze, and deliver data on various agronomic traits in a timely manner throughout the growing season.  Leverage knowledge of internal operations to work with internal partners on cutting edge innovation and proof of concept projects focused on improving tools and processes;
• Self-motivate, problem solve, and make decisions with respect to time, prioritization, and project management;
• Build and leverage networks across diverse teams and functions, as well as establish and maintain partnerships in the local community, including but not limited to local leaders, influencers, and growers;
• Supervise and direct third-party labor or seasonal staff to achieve trial and business objectives;
• Communicate across teams and leaders, with the ability to be agile, open to change, and engaged in continuous learning;
• Partner with manager on a targeted business and personal development goal plan that aligns with Bayer’s Dynamic Shared Ownership values, leverage opportunities and empower the innovative and digitally advanced environment to grow in your career and impact the Crop Science business;
• Travel up to 15% of the time particularly during peak seasons;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons (including nontraditional day-time hours with the potential of 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 company supplied vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage;
• Position may require driving for the company that will fall under region-specific jurisdictions (US DOT/FMCSA or Transport Canada) and may require a specialized license, enabling the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.

 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

 

Required Qualifications:     

 

• Bachelor's degree OR High School Diploma or GED with 3-5 years of experience in field/small plot research trials.;
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with connected systems and data management;
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based envir