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Research Agronomist

The Arthur Companies Inc
Fargo, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 1/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/10/2025

Research Agronomist

exempt status, last revised 01 / 07 / 2025)

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers, possess strong customer service skills, have an attention to detail, uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team oriented environment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Research Agronomist to join our team. This role involves conducting field and laboratory research to improve crop production, soil health, and sustainable agricultural practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in field trial execution, agronomy, analytical skills, data management, and a passion for advancing agricultural science.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Research Design and Execution :

  • Design and implement field trials to evaluate crop / product performance, soil health, and agronomic practices.
  • Collect and analyze data on plant growth, soil properties, and environmental factors.

Data Analysis and Reporting :

  • Use statistical software and analytical tools to interpret experimental results.
  • Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings.
  • Provide recommendations for practical applications of research outcomes to stakeholders, including farmers and industry partners.
  • Technology and Innovation :

  • Integrate new technologies, such as precision agriculture tools, remote sensing, and data analytics, into research programs.
  • Stay informed about advancements in agronomy, crop science, and sustainability to enhance research efforts.
  • Compliance and Record-Keeping :

  • Ensure all research activities comply with regulatory and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of experiments, methodologies, and outcomes for transparency and reproducibility.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS :

    The ideal candidate will possess the following :

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Science, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of experience in agricultural research or field trial preferred
  • Technical Skills :

  • Proficiency in experimental design, data collection, and statistical analysis
  • Experience with field equipment and technologies, such as GPS mapping and planting / harvesting software
  • Assist in setting up and conducting field trials and experiments, including planting, fertilizing, data collection, pest control, and other agronomic practices
  • Operate and maintain agricultural research equipment, such as planters, sprayers, and harvesters
  • Collect, organize, and process soil, plant, and environmental samples for laboratory analysis
  • Soft Skills :

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • Frequent outdoor fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
  • Travel to research sites, conferences, and stakeholder meetings required.
  • Combination of office, laboratory, and field environments.
  • Regularly standing, climbing stairs, grasping, pushing, reaching with hands / arms, and repetitive wrist, hand, and / or finger movement
  • Regularly operates mechanical equipment
  • Frequently hearing and talking
  • Frequently walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and moving up and down from / to sitting position on the floor.
  • Frequently feeling attributes of objects.
  • Must be able to visually see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more and precise hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds or more
  • Requires concentrated attention
  • Other requirements as duties are assigned
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY :

    The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website ( ) for additional information.

    DISCLAIMER :

    This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and / or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Arthur Companies is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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