Field Associate II - Williamsburg, IA

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility.

As a Field Associate II, you will be a field-facing role responsible for contributing to an R&D Field Trial program in crops such as corn, soybean, wheat, cotton, canola, and camelina.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with growers on leased land space
• Assist with acquiring and supervising local staffing during in-season activities
• Conduct in-season research activities such as phenotyping, study management, and data analytics review
• Partner with other Field Associates on site as well as other cross-site functions on initiatives to improve data quality, standard operating procedures, or quality/compliance actions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or Knowledge of BS/BA degree completed by December 2026
• 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
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator's License and Drone Pilot's License (FAA part 107 Certification)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to safely lift 50lbs
• Work in conditions that require sitting, standing, walking for extended periods
• Ability to work in high and low temperatures in a field setting
• Capable of working long hours, primarily during the peak busy field season

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in agronomy, life sciences, engineering, computer science, or related field OR Master's Degree
• Experience in agricultural research, seed technology industry or plant breeding
• Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental design principles
• Mechanical and IT aptitude
• Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software

Salary: $58,498.40 - $87,747.60

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