Field Associate
Bayer is a company committed to solving the world’s toughest challenges in health and agriculture. The Field Associate will contribute to the R&D Field Trial program, coordinate with growers, assist in research activities, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program in alignment with Bayer’s SSHE (Sustainability, Safety, Health & 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 placement decisions for our customers
- Work on operation of research equipment, note taking, and data management with internal IT (Information Technology) systems
- 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
- Ability to 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 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 including overnight travel, particularly during peak seasons
- Work extended hours, and/or weekends during peak seasons
- Drive a company vehicle while at work
- Position may require hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner
Skills
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with connected systems and data management tools
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment
- Ability to learn and operate research agriculture equipment, including precision agriculture technology
- Knowledge or ability to learn region-specific crop production and farming practices
- Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental research design principles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to obtain appropriate driver's license for medium to heavy vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs. GCWR) without air brake designation
- Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators License, and RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) drone pilots license
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs; work in conditions that require sitting, standing, walking for extended periods
- Ability to work in high and low temperatures in a field or greenhouse setting
- Capable of working longer hours and weekends, primarily during the peak busy field season
- Mechanical and IT aptitude
- Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
- Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Experience in agricultural research
- Experience in seed technology industry
- Experience in plant breeding
- Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software
- History of implementing continuous improvements and innovation
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and rewards package
- Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
- Career development and global opportunities
- Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings
- Insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans
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