Description
At Bayer Crop Science, we're seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist III to join the Field-Testing Team within Plant Biotechnology. You'll contribute to planning, coordinating, and executing physiology experiments for early and advanced phase projects.
This is a field-oriented position with responsibilities including execution of high-quality field trials, accurate data collection, sample collection, training and supervision of temporary employees, and adherence to safety and compliance standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage a broad range of operations including seeding, staging plant development, data collection, and harvest operations.
- Supervise and train temporary employees.
- Coordinate and communicate with Project Teams and other research sites.
- Contribute to experiment planning and rationalisation.
- Work closely with the Data Team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data.
- Contribute to quality control of data.
- Utilise specialised research equipment related to Crop Physiology experimentation.
- Ensure activities comply with Safety and Compliance standards.
- Drive a company vehicle as part of job duties.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or nearing completion in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields.
- Field-based research experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Ability to carry out field-based research during peak periods.
- Familiarity with row-crop production and farm equipment operation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
- High level of agility in balancing and prioritising activities and resources.
- Strong computer skills related to data acquisition, organisation, and data analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, database systems, MS Word.
- Limited overnight travel, evening and weekend availability during peak periods.
- UAV pilot license or willingness to obtain.
- Illinois pesticide license or willingness to obtain.
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields with 4+ years' experience or MS degree with 1+ years' experience.
- Research experience with crop physiology or breeding experimentation.
- Experience with remote sensing/imaging and automated phenotyping.
- Expertise with technical instrumentation and/or engineering.
- Good working knowledge of statistics and experimental design.
Salary range: $68,240.00 - $102,360.00 per year. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.