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Agronomic Research Specialist III 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Agronomic Research Specialist III, are to: 

• Influence within org and with external partners, leading projects/initiatives at hub and across network, work independently, be an expert in particular areas, and create solid network;
• Provide innovative solutions, high technical abilities, plan/direct/coordinate activities of others, and mentor other Agronomic Research Specialists (ARS);
• Be accountable for business unit or project results through leadership and coordination across site strategy, and prioritize and monitor projects to ensure completion within deadlines and budgets;
• Build partnerships and share technical knowledge across sites and be involved in industry working groups.
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science with at least five years of relevant experience OR Master of Science with at least two years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. with at least one year of relevant experience;
• Knowledge and experience with agricultural equipment and row crop production practices and history of leveraging that knowledge in a research environment;
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment;
• Capable of pulling, analyzing, and maintaining large data sets;
• Basic understanding and passion for emerging trends in agriculture;
• Expertise with standard MS office computer and software systems used in scientific data analysis, with ability to quickly learn new software programs and tools;
• Capable of utilizing multiple analytics platforms to articulate observations and areas in need of improvement experience with seed technology industry or plant breeding;
• Valid driver’s license: Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.;
• Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons;

Preferred qualifications: 

• Preferred areas of Study; Agronomy, life sciences, engineering, computer science, or related field;
• Expertise with irrigation systems/processes;
• Ability to obtain UAV license for operating drones;
• Expertise with precision agriculture hardware and software;
• Demonstrated capability of continuous improvements and new innovations through the work on project teams;
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) license or ability to obtain it.

Domestic Relocation may be provided for this role.

Sponsorship may be provided for this role for candidates who can start on or before November of 2022.

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