Agronomic Rsrch Spec II

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Collaborate with project team members to deliver detailed experimental protocols that enable advancement decisions by our scientists and placement decisions to our customers;
• Be accountable for 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;
• Be able to travel up to 15% of the time particularly during peak seasons;
• Have ability to work extended hours during peak seasons (including non-traditional day-time hours with the potential of overnight travel).

WHO YOU ARE

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

Required Qualifications:

• Non degree with at least ten years relevant experience, Bachelor of Science with at least 2 years’ relevant experience, Master of Science with a 1 year of relevant experience;
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs;
• Ability to obtain pesticide applicator license;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons;
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment;
• Capable maintaining large data sets;
• Experience with both standard Microsoft 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 pre-employment requirements, such as a background check, drug test and physical;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, or Life Sciences, or Engineering, or Computer Science, or related field;
• Knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and row crop production practices and history of leveraging that knowledge in a research environment.
• Ability to obtain UAV license for operating drones;
• Experience with seed technology industry or plant breeding;
• Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software;
• History of implementation of continuous improvements and new innovations through the work on project teams;
• CDL license or ability to obtain (some locations).

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