# R&D Specialist III

**Company**: Crop Science
**Location**: Jerseyville, Illinois
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $68,240.00 - $102,360.00
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Agriculture

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## Description

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.

Bayer Crop Science is currently seeking a highly motivated Research and Development Specialist with the ability to work as a member of the Field-Testing Team within Plant Biotechnology. A successful applicant will contribute to the planning, coordination and execution of physiology experiments sponsored by both early and advanced phase projects.

**Primary 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 to ensure efficient and high quality execution of crop physiology experiments;

- Contribute as a key member of project teams to rationalize and plan experiments;

- Work closely with Data Team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data;

- Contribute to quality control of data;

- Utilize specialized research equipment related to Crop Physiology experimentation;

- Ensure that activities comply with Safety and Compliance standards;

- Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual).

**Requirements:**

- Bachelor’s degree OR knowledge of bachelor’s degree completed by December 2026 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 the peak periods such as planting, flowering and harvest seasons;

- Familiarity with row-crop production and farm equipment operation;

- Excellent interpersonal skills, 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 prioritize activities and resources;

- Strong computer skills related to data acquisition, organization, 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.

**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’s degree in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields with 4+ years’ experience or MS degree in Crop Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology or related fields 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.

**Compensation:** Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $68,240.00 and $102,360.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

## Skills

### Required
- Crop Physiology
- Agronomy
- Plant Science
- Biology
- Field research
- Data analysis
- MS Excel
- UAV pilot license
- Illinois pesticide license

### Nice to have
- Remote sensing
- Automated phenotyping
- Technical instrumentation
- Statistics
- Experimental design

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