# Field Agronomist II

**Company**: Crop Science
**Location**: Waco, Nebraska
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $97,120.00 - $145,680.00
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Agriculture

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## Description

At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there.

As a Field Agronomist II, you will utilise technical expertise in applied field research and agronomic science to provide technical leadership and data in support of product registration and technical sales support to deliver on product outcomes and customer experiences.

**Responsibilities:**

- Conduct and coordinate field studies, applying recommendations from protocol and statistician to design trials that achieve protocol objectives.

- Collect, analyse, summarise, and interpret data, and influence product positioning both internally and externally.

- Identify and secure testing sites that meet protocol criteria, working with academics, growers, CRO's, and other key influencers.

- Provide data on product efficacy and make development recommendations based on data interpretation.

- Collaborate with ASM's and TPL's to develop National Protocols and facilitate Local Technical Teams in the development of Regional Protocols.

- Participate in Product Performance Inquiry Processes and assist when required.

- Serve as a local Bayer contact for University Research Staff.

- Represent Field Solutions regional/national interest on Bayer Crop Science assigned workstream teams.

- Provide commercial operations with technical sales support.

- Understand product concepts and align with customer perspectives to identify gaps, opportunities, and challenges.

- Drive a company vehicle, which may include driving greater than 5,000 business miles annually.

**Regulatory Compliance / Stewardship and Safety:**

- Learn, apply, and adhere to all regulatory and stewardship requirements in field testing programs.

- Coach others on potential Stewardship requirements of field trials.

- Collaborate with Functional Compliance Lead on Confined Field Trial audits.

- Initiate and manage the execution of external contracts and maintenance of land & warehouse contracts.

**Safety and Logistics:**

- Learn, apply, and comply with all safety standards and requirements.

- Forecast and order seed & crop protection products for successful execution of field research program.

- Collaborate with ARM in planting, spraying, maintaining, and harvesting field trials.

- Manage DOT compliance, trailer inspections as required.

**Accountability:**

- Follow all safety and compliance guidelines to maintain our Freedom to Operate.

- Effectively steward company resources.

- Function independently or collaboratively to plan, coordinate, and execute field research trials.

- Participate in key groups and activities such as Protocol Delivery Teams, Knowledge Transfer, and Product Performance Inquiry Support.

- Facilitate the delivery of critical field research data.

- Hire and train temp personnel.

**Requirements:**

- Bachelor of Science degree.

- Good knowledge of key and secondary crops and pests.

- Working knowledge in three pest control disciplines.

- Strong communication and human relations skills.

- Advanced analytical and creative skills.

- Ability to make recommendations on agronomic components and systems.

- Advanced organisational and time management skills.

- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

- Able to obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification.

- Advanced proficiency operating & maintaining small plot equipment.

- Valid driver's license.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Minimum Education: BS degree with 7 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5 years of experience, or a PhD with 3 years of experience.

**Salary:** $97,120.00 - $145,680.00 per year

**Benefits:** Health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

## Skills

### Required
- agronomic science
- field research
- data analysis
- communication
- human relations
- pest control
- MS Office

### Nice to have
- Master's degree
- PhD
- 7 years of experience
- 5 years of experience
- 3 years of experience

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