Job Description

At Bayer we\'re visionaries, driven to solve the world\'s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none\' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We\'re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining \'impossible\'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you\'re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there\'s only one choice.

Agronomic Research Specialist III

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Agronomic Research Specialist III, are to

• Responsible for Delivering the highest quality field data as part of North Americas 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;
• Organize and execute day to day priorities of the site either alone or as the leader of a small team such as: preseason 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;
• Influential within org and with external partners, leading projects/initiatives at hub and across network, working independently, expert in particular areas, solid network, provide innovative solutions, high technical abilities, plan/direct/coordinate activities of others, mentor other ARS;
• Accountable for project results through leadership and coordination across site strategy, prioritize and monitor projects to ensure completion within deadlines and budgets;
• 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 5,000 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.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE (Leadership Integrity Flexibility Efficiency) values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree;
• Valid driver\'s license; Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company\'s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;
• Knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and row crop production practices and history of leveraging that knowledge in a research environment;
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment;
• Capable of pulling, analyzing, and maintaining large data sets;
• 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;
• Basic understanding and passion for emerging trends in agriculture;
• History of implementation of continuous improvements and new innovations through the work on project teams;
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs;
• Have or ability to obtain UAV license for operating drones;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons;

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Agronomy, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred;
• PhD with minimum one year relevant experience, MS with minimum of 2 years relevant experience, or BS with minimum of 5 years relevant experience;
• Ability to obtain pesticide applicator license;
• Experience with seed technology industry or plant breeding;
• Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software;
• CDL license or ability to obtain.

Domestic relocation may be provided for this role.

#LI-AMSUS YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.
IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: Bayer expects its colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, Bayer colleagues are also required to comply with state, local and customer requirements.
Location: United States : Hawaii : Kihei
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 789722
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Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com

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