Hybrid Wheat Production Research Associate

Bayer•Offutt AFB, NE

2d•$60,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a key player in our research team, you will conduct field research protocols focused on Hybrid Wheat under the guidance of the Cross Crop Lead. Your role involves assigning work to contract and temporary workers, leading process improvements in ergonomics, safety, compliance, and plot quality, and monitoring laboratory supplies. You will assist with cross-crop field testing protocol parameters and capture quality research data to provide reliable seed production recommendations. These efforts aim to maximize seed yield and quality, reduce costs, and improve reliability, enabling production teams to deliver effectively.

Requirements

Expertise in agronomy, entomology, weed science, or related agricultural biological disciplines;
Ability to support Safety and Health initiatives with site operation teams;
Strong capability to plan, support, and allocate routine workflow to team members;
Experience in achieving operational excellence through high-quality field research;
Proficiency in maintaining specialized research equipment and field trials;
Ability to perform SRR duties with adherence to regulated processes and protocols;
Skills in training and developing site talent, including interns and new associates;
Competence in applying scientific methods and non-routine techniques for analysis;
Experience in recording and analyzing key process indicators (KPIs) for process improvements;
Proficiency in document creation, editing, and review for compliance with quality standards;
Ability to coordinate training and competency checks for personnel;
Experience in stakeholder interaction and addressing research needs;
IT proficiency to support data tracking and application requirements;
Networking skills to foster collaboration and implement new technologies.

Responsibilities

Execute day-to-day operations of lab and field research focused on Hybrid Wheat Seed Production;
Plan, support, and allocate routine workflow to team members and contract employees;
Achieve operational excellence by executing high-quality field research and collaborating with site operation teams;
Maintain specialized Production Research field trials, including all research equipment;
Assist with Cross Crop activities supporting cotton, canola, soy, and wheat geography selection;
Perform Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties, ensuring adherence to regulated and stewardship processes;
Train and develop people resources and talent at the site, including interns, coops, and new research associates;
Learn and apply scientific methods and non-routine techniques for analysis as directed by the Cross Crop Lead;
Record metrics such as key process indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous process improvements;
Create, edit, and review documents to ensure protocol accuracy and compliance with the Quality Management System;
Coordinate training and competency checks for new associates and other personnel;
Assist in stakeholder interactions to address questions, concerns, and research needs;
Provide IT support to ensure data is tracked and recorded properly and applications meet team requirements;
Develop networking opportunities with other teams to foster collaboration and implement new technologies.