Agronomic Research Specialist II (Field Nursery, data/workflow)

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Agronomic Research Specialist II (Field Nursery, data/workflow)

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Agronomic Research Specialist II (Field Nursery, data/workflow), 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;
• 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;
• Operation of research equipment, note taking, data management with internal IT systems, comply with regulated seed stewardship standards, complete and/or participate in safety inspections/training and comply with all policies and standard operating procedures;
• 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;
• Train team members and seasonal employees on standard operating procedures, site and operation safety guidelines, and tool operations;
• Influence key partners in a cross-functional environment to drive results, innovation, and collaboration at a multi-functional site;
• 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);
• Perform varying functional activities which vary by season, demand or otherwise, to include but not limited to: Field Operations, Nursery Operations, Central Seed Operations, and Protected Culture Operations;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 8,500 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 under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Capable maintaining/working with data sets;
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment;
• Experience with both standard MS Office computer and software systems used in scientific data analysis, with ability to quickly learn new software programs and tools;
• Valid driver’s license; Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;
• DOT medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical. In addition, candidate must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria. Drivers with previous DOT driving experience may be required to undergo FMCSA safety checks and applicable review;
• Federal regulations from the Department of Transportation cover this position and mandate the passing of certain preemployment requirements, such as a background check, drug test and physical;
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS in Agronomy, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field;
• High School Diploma with 10 years relevant experience, BS with minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience, or MS with minimum years’ relevant experience;
• Knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and/or row crop production practices and history of leveraging that knowledge in a research environment;
• Capable maintaining large data sets;
• Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software;
• Experience with seed technology industry or plant breeding;
• Ability to obtain UAV license for operating drones;
• History of implementation of continuous improvements and new innovations through the work on project teams.

Domestic Relocation may be provided for this role.

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