Field Associate II

Bayer CropScience Ltd•Mason, MI

35d

About The Position

The Field Associate II is responsible for working with an internal team of plant breeding breeders, research scientists, and field operations to design, execute, and oversee the North America Plant Breeding row crop research and development efforts. Additionally, this role is responsible for continuous improvement and strategic initiative projects that transform the way row crop plant breeding research is conducted within the organization through the use of new equipment technologies, data analytics, and program management design.

Requirements

BS in Agronomy, Life sciences, Engineering, Computer Sicnece, or related field with at least 2 years of proven experience through the combination of previous employment, co-op, or internship job experience OR Masters Degree in relevant field with 1 year proven experience through the combination of previous employment, internship, or academic experience
Broad knowledge of 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
Basic understanding and passion for emerging trends in agriculture
Experience with both standard MS Office computer and software systems used in scientific data analysis, with the ability to quickly learn new software programs and tools
Ability to manage contract and hourly employees work including coaching and counseling as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software
History of implementation of continuous improvements and new innovations through the work on project teams.

Responsibilities

Delivering the highest quality field data as part of North America's 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: pre-season 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 operational safety guidelines, and tool operations.
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 tops 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).