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NA Hybrid Wheat Production Research Associate 

As an expert in agronomy, entomology, weed science, or a related agricultural biological discipline, you will support Safety and Health initiatives with site operation teams and execute day-to-day operations of lab and field research focused on Hybrid Wheat Seed Production. You will plan, support, and allocate routine workflow to team members and contract employees, ensuring operational excellence through high-quality field research. Your responsibilities include specialized maintenance of Production Research field trials, assisting with Cross Crop activities, performing Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties, and training and developing people resources at the site. You will apply scientific methods and non-routine techniques for analysis, record metrics to drive continuous process improvements, and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System. Additionally, you will coordinate training and competency checks, assist in stakeholder interactions, support IT tools/apps/equipment, and develop networking opportunities to foster collaboration and implement new technologies.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Safety and Health initiatives with site operation teams;
• Execute day-to-day operations of lab/field research focused on Hybrid Wheat Seed Production;
• Plan, support, and allocate routine workflow to team members and contract employees;
• Achieve operational excellence by executing high-quality field research and collaborating with site operation teams;
• Alert Lead of issues arising from seed inventory discrepancies, safety concerns, and plot quality data capture errors;
• Maintain Production Research field trials site level, including all research equipment;
• Assist with Cross Crop activities supporting cotton, canola, soy, and wheat geography selection;
• Perform Site Responsible Researcher (SRR) duties ensuring adherence to regulated and stewardship processes and protocols;
• Train and develop people resources and talent at the site, including Interns/Coops, New Research Associates, and contract employees;
• Learn and apply scientific methods and non-routine techniques for analysis as directed by Cross Crop Lead;
• Record metrics such as key process indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous process improvements;
• Create, edit, and perform document review ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System;
• Coordinate training and competency checks for new associates and other personnel;
• Assist in stakeholder interactions to address questions, concerns, and research needs;
• Provide support on IT tools/apps/equipment to ensure proper data tracking and recording;
• Develop networking opportunities with other teams to foster collaboration and implement new technologies.

WHO YOU ARE:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• M.S. with minimal years relevant experience, BS with 3+ years in Agricultural research or Ag technical field, or non-degreed with 10+ years relevant experience;
• Excellent people, managerial, and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills – oral, written, under diverse circumstances and audiences;
• Results-driven with the capacity to influence within a matrixed organization and across functions;
• Dynamic leadership and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated success in managing agronomic research programs;
• Demonstrated attention to detail and results orientation;
• Adept at utilizing productivity software (MS Office, JMP);
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $67,280.00 - $100,920.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..  This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least February 5, 2026.