Scientist Agronomy

British American Tobacco•Winston-Salem, NM

10d

About The Position

The Scientist Agronomy collaborates with researchers and stakeholders to co-design, plan, and conduct greenhouse and field research programs of commercial and potential regulatory interest. Applying agronomic production expertise, the Scientist plans and completes leaf research initiatives to deliver defined outcomes. The role involves coordinating contracted research partners and vendors, working with molecular and analytical laboratories, interpreting and reporting findings, and improving agronomic research practices while following internal business and regulatory processes. The position requires willingness to work outdoors in field conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy, crop science, biological sciences, or physical sciences, or three years of relevant work experience.
Expertise in agronomy, greenhouse production, scientific experimental design, and field layout.
Strong planning, project management, and technical leadership skills.
Ability to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to ambiguous challenges.
Ability to execute multiple projects with changing priorities and aggressive timelines.
Solid technical communication skills and ability to translate concepts for diverse stakeholders.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with people inside and outside the company.
Willingness to work outdoors in field conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in agronomy, harvesting and curing, scientific research principles, and data collection and storage.
Co-design and execute research plans using laboratory, greenhouse, and field research, and drive tactical plans that meet leaf research objectives.
Identify and manage contracts and collaborate with contracted research growers, universities, and vendors; provide advice on agronomy, experimental design and field layout, irrigation, fertilization, transplant production, harvesting and curing, seed production, and shipments.
Partner with molecular and analytical laboratories to establish sampling plans, collect samples, identify required analyses, and apply analytical data.
Compile and interpret data, provide project status updates to stakeholders, and archive results in written library reports.
Identify, assess, and implement improved agronomic research practices and industry standards while ensuring compliance with internal business and regulatory processes.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching contributions and an additional company contribution.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and other health and welfare benefits.
Health Savings Account startup contribution for employees who elect the high-deductible health plan.
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions for employees and dependents.
Company-paid life insurance and accidental death or dismemberment insurance.
Voluntary insurance options at group rates.
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
Dependent scholarship programs.
Confidential personal financial counseling.
On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations.
Charitable giving matching grants program.
Health-care concierge service.
Volunteer service opportunities.
Extensive training opportunities, online learning platforms, and personalized growth programs.
Company vehicle for eligible employees.
Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.
Paid sick and personal time.
Paid vacation.
Company-recognized holidays and annual personal holidays.
Paid parental leave and temporary reduced work schedule opportunity.
Funeral leave.
Short-term disability leave.
Long-term disability leave.
Jury duty leave.
Military leave.
Released time for children's education.
Community outreach leave.
Other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law.