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**Agronomic Research Specialist II – Huxley, Iowa**
**Agronomic Research Specialist II – Huxley, Iowa**
At Bayer, we’re visionaries driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where our inclusive vision, health for all…hunger for none, is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re pioneering with technology and digitalization, working with cutting edge science, technology, and equipment paving the way for us to achieve the unimaginable like innovating in agriculture and empowering farmers, helping our planet to thrive. Through a diverse and inclusive team, 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’. Our Agronomic Research Specialists areparamount in our ability to make this vision a reality.
**YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
The Agronomic Research Specialist is a field-facing role responsible for contributing to an Research & Development (R&D) Field Trial program in crops such as wheat, canola, corn, soybeans, or cotton, depending on the region. Primary responsibilities of the Agriculture Research Specialist role: coordinate with growers on leased land space; assist with acquiring and supervising local staffing during in-season activities, assist with conducting in-season research activities such as phenotyping, study management, and data analytics review as part of overseeing and executing research trials that feeds the R&D pipeline. Additionally, the role will partner with other Agronomic Research Specialists on site as well as other cross site functions on initiatives to improve data quality, standard operating procedures, or quality/compliance actions.
The primary responsibilities of this role, Agronomic Research Specialist II – Huxley, Iowa, are:
+ Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program in alignment with Bayer’s HSE (Health Safety & 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 product placement decisions for our customers;
+ Use equipment like tractors and specialized planters, modified commercial harvesters, commercial drones, and other technologies and digital tools to collect, analyze, and deliver data on various agronomic traits in a timely manner throughout the growing season. Leverage knowledge of internal operations to work with internal partners on cutting edge innovation and proof of concept projects focused on improving tools and processes;
+ 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 Dynamic Shared Ownership 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 particularly during peak seasons;
+ Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons (including nontraditional day-time hours with the potential of overnight travel);
+ 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 company supplied vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage;
+ Position may require driving for the company that will fall under region-specific jurisdictions (US DOT/FMCSA or Transport Canada) and may require a specialized license, enabling the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor’s degree;
+ Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with connected systems and data management;
+ 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 design principles;
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills;
+ 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 obtain Pesticide Applicator’s License;
+ Ability to obtain Drone Pilot’s License (RPAS or FAA part 107 Certification.)
**Physical Demands of required tasks**
+ Ability to safely lift to 50lbs.;
+ Work in conditions that require sitting, standing, walking for extended periods;
+ Ability to work in high and low temperatures in a field setting;
+ Capable of working long hours, primarily during the peak busy field season.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor of Science in agronomy, life sciences, engineering, computer science, or related field;
+ Experience in agricultural research, seed technology industry or plant breeding;
+ Mechanical and IT aptitude;
+ Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software;
+ History of implementing continuous improvements and innovation.
Position would be in Huxley, Iowa.
Domestic relocation assistance may be provided for this role.
**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.
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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
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**Location:** United States : Iowa : Huxley
**Division:** Crop Science
**Reference Code:** 839462
**Contact Us**
**Email:** hrop_usa@bayer.com
**Job Segment:** R&D Engineer, R&D, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Engineering, Research, Agriculture
