Bayer-posted 3 months ago
$75,547 - $113,320/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Tulsa, OK
Chemical Manufacturing

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 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 Field Research Scientists are paramount in our ability to make this vision a reality.

  • Coordinate, negotiate, and contract leased land for field research trials.
  • Acquire local staffing for in-season activities.
  • Conduct research activities such as pre-season planning, planting, phenotyping, study management, harvest, and data analysis.
  • Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program in alignment with Bayer's HSE, Quality, Compliance and Stewardship requirements.
  • Collaborate with Field Testing peers, Product Development Scientists, Planners, and other stakeholders to deliver detailed experimental protocols.
  • Operate equipment such as tractors, specialized planters, modified commercial harvesters, and commercial drones.
  • Perform field selection, cooperator relations, site preparation, mapping/field design and maintenance of multiple field-testing locations.
  • Supervise and direct third-party labor or seasonal staff to achieve trial and business objectives.
  • Build and leverage networks across diverse teams and functions.
  • Travel up to 15% of the time particularly during peak seasons.
  • Drive a company vehicle and meet driving 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.
  • Must live in or relocate to the growing area associated with the role - northwest Iowa, centered on Spencer, Iowa.
  • Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company guidelines.
  • Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators License and FAA part 107 Certification for Unmanned Aerial Systems.
  • Bachelor of Science in agronomy, ag sciences, life sciences, engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in agricultural research, seed technology industry or plant breeding.
  • Broad knowledge of region-specific crop production and farming practices.
  • Mechanical and IT aptitude.
  • Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software.
  • History of implementing continuous improvements and innovation.
  • Health care
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Sick leave
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