Field Assoc II

Bayer•Mason, MI

About The Position

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. Field Assoc II Position: Major Tasks The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Associate 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, includingbut 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. 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) and may require a specialized license, enabling the hauling of trailers,product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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, includingbut 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. 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) and may require a specialized license, enabling the hauling of trailers,product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner