Field Station Development Representative (FSDR)

FMC Corporation • Madera, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Entomology, Plant Physiology, Plant Science, Weed Science, Agronomy or related agricultural or biological science field of study, and 2 years of experience in any job title/occupation/position involving agricultural product research (including as a Graduate Research Assistant), discovery, development, or commercialization.
• 2 years of experience with mastery of agronomic systems, pest and disease diagnostics, regulatory frameworks, advanced analytics of data, and team leadership.
• 2 years of experience with farming operations, including spraying and harvesting.
• 2 years of experience calibrating and operating tillage, spraying, seeding, and harvesting equipment with the PPE and WPS practices.
• 2 years of experience designing field research protocols, executing field plot technique, conducting statistically sound trials, statistical analysis of data, and agronomically driven interpretation of data.
• 2 years of experience in crop protection disciplines such as insect, weed or disease management.
• 2 years of experience rearing and conducting pathogen or pest inoculations to ensure uniform pest pressure in trials.
• 2 years of experience with agricultural data systems including ARM, JMP Pro, SAS, R and GEA-R and using data analysis results to address research objectives.
• 2 years of experience in technical or scientific writing and oral communication in the agricultural space for submission and presentation to R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial stakeholders.
• 2 years of experience with EHS protocols related to agricultural equipment handling and chemical use.
• 2 years of experience supervising, training and evaluating full-time and seasonal employees.
• Requires a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement rigorous, multi-seasonal field-testing programs primarily at FMC’s California Technology & Research Center (CTRC) in Madera, CA.
• Design, manage, and execute field research trials to test crop protection products (including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and biologicals) for efficacy and safety.
• Plan trial layouts, overseeing planting, treatment applications, agronomic practices, and harvest evaluations.
• Manage data collection, entry, and analysis using specialized agricultural software.
• Summarize and present biological research results to internal teams to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with North America Product Development and Commercial Teams to conduct demonstrations and host field tours.
• Maintain field station facility operations, including labs, offices, equipment, and compliance with local, state, and federal safety standards.
• Represent the company at industry events such as trade shows, summits, university events, and conferences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level