Field Testing Agronomist

 

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Field Testing Agronomist 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Field Testing Agronomist in Hasting Nebraska, reporting to the Regional Lead, is a residence-based field-facing role responsible for implementing a small plot field research program in crops such as wheat, canola, corn, soybeans or cotton, depending on the region. Primary responsibilities of the role are coordinating, negotiating, and contracting leased land for field research trials; acquiring local staffing for in-season activities; conducting research activities such as pre-season planning, planting, phenotyping, study management, harvest, and data analysis. They will partner with breeding scientists to optimize programs and use cutting edge proprietary digital systems and equipment. All activities work together to facilitate trial execution that feeds the R&D pipeline. Additionally, the role will work with other remote Field Testing Agronomists and/or sites on functional initiatives to improve data quality, standard operating procedures, or quality/compliance actions.

 

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

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program in alignment with Bayer’s HSE, Quality, Compliance and Stewardship requirements, and Business Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards;
• Partner with Plant Breeders, Planners, Innovation Scientists, Data Scientists, and Agronomic Research Specialists to generate data that allows us to develop and deploy top-performing products in ways that fit each grower’s unique operation and environment;
• Regular interaction with other Field Testing Agronomists, Agronomic Research Specialists, Operations 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);
• Perform field selection, cooperator relations, site preparation, mapping/field design and maintenance of multiple field-testing locations; arrange contracted equipment hauling vendors as needed;
• Maintain field trial sites as weed, insect and disease free; confident agronomic ability in identifying key weeds, insect and disease problems is critical, as is timely and accurate implementation of control measures;
• Leverage various digital and mechanical platforms to collect, analyze, and deliver data on various agronomic traits in a timely manner throughout the growing season; opportunities to work with cutting edge innovation and proof of concept projects;
• Be accountable for functional program performance and/or project results through leadership, strategic planning, and coordination across partners; prioritize and monitor tasks to ensure completion within deadlines and discretionary budget;
• Partner with the Regional Lead on a targeted business and personal development goal plan that aligns with Bayer’s LIFE values, leverage opportunities and empower the innovative and digitally advanced environment to grow in your career and impact the Crop Science business;
• Agility, communication, self-motivation, and strategic thinking are key to success in this role;
• Travel up to 20% of the time particularly during peak seasons; position may require driving for the company that will fall under region-specific jurisdictions (US DOT/FMCSA) and may require a specialized license, enabling 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 required;
• Broad knowledge of region-specific crop production and farming practices;
• Familiar with basic operation and general maintenance of agricultural equipment;
• Collaborative mindset including excellent organizational and motivational skills, accurate record keeping and attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental design principles;
• Technical skills rel