Field Agronomist II

We are looking to hire multiple Field Agronomists II in the following areas:

Nebraska- The Field Agronomist role will be in or near Platte or Madison Counties, NE 

Minnesota– The field Agronomist role will be at the North Field Testing Station at Glyndon, MN 

Iowa - The Field Agronomist role will be in or near Calhoun County, IO

Colorado - The Field Agronomist role will be in or near Washington County, CO

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Agronomists II, are to: 

• Independently conduct and coordinate field studies;
• Apply recommendations from protocol and statistician to design trials that achieve protocol objectives;
• Apply scientific skills to efficiently & accurately collect, analyze, summarize and interpret data, plus influence product positioning both internally and externally;
• Utilize internal and external networks to identify and secure testing sites that meet protocol criteria;
• Collaborates with academics, growers, CRO’s and other key influencers, as well as with internal cross-functional teams to conduct field trials and advance BCS interests and products;
• Develop, analyze and provide data on product efficacy and make development recommendations based upon data interpretation;
• Engage in assigned Protocol Delivery Team (PDT) led by ASM’s (Agronomic Solutions Managers) and TPL's (Technical Product Leads) for developing National Protocols;
• Apply marketplace knowledge to facilitate Local Technical Team (LTT) in the development of Regional Protocols;
• Participate in Product Performance Inquiry Processes & assist when required (e.g. Crop Phyto / Weed Resistance Management (WRM);
• Serve as a local Bayer contactfor University Research Staff;
• Represent Field Solutions regional/national interest on BCS assigned workstream teams;
• Collaborate with commercial facing squads to provide technical support;
• Activities include but are not limited to:conducting demonstration trials, presenting to grower/distributor groups, assisting with product inquiries and complaints, transfer data based knowledge on BCS products product to both internal and external groups, etc. Regulatory Compliance / Stewardship and Safety;
• Learn, apply and adhere to all regulatory and stewardship requirements in field testing program while driving awareness with internal and external stakeholders;
• Coach others, both internally and externally, onpotential Stewardship requirements of field trials to ensure our FTO;
• Collaborate with Functional Compliance Lead (FCL) on both internal and external Confined Field Trial (CFT) audits;
• Initiate and manage the execution of external contracts and maintenance of land & warehouse contracts. Safety and Logistics;
• Learn, apply and comply with all safety standards and requirements;
• Effectively forecast / order seed & crop protection products for successful execution of field research program;
• Collaborate with ASM in planting, spraying, maintaining, and harvesting field trials;
• Effectively manage DOT compliance, trailer inspections as required Accountability: Freedom to Act/Decision-Making and Impact;
• Follow all safety and compliance (regulatory & DOT) guidelines to maintain our freedom to operate (FTO) as a company;
• Effectively steward company resources (equipment, budget, etc.);
• Function independently or collaboratively as needed to plan, coordinate, and execute field research trials;
• Actively participate in key groups and activities such as Protocol Delivery Teams (PDT), Knowledge Transfer, Product Performance Inquiry Support; and administering Grant in Aid (GIA);
• Facilitate the delivery of critical field research datanecessary to make product advancement, selection, and commercialization decisions within Bayer Crop Science;
• Collaborate accordingly to organize and summarize data where appropriate to enhance local technical knowledge to grow the sales business;
• Hire and train temp personnel;
• Collaborate with your team/peer or other functions to create a vision that had a holistic impact product outcome;
• Ability to re-imagine and explore future possibilities within a process/your role to foster operational efficiency and decision making with customer centricity;
• Competency to understand, leverage and scale digital tools to foster operational efficiency and data as an access.
• Eager to collect different perspectives to achieve better results;
• Collaborate with accountability, managing conflicting perspectives and priorities of different stakeholders and still deliver on time;
• Understanding and partnering with stakeholders both in RD and Commercial homes;
• Learn fast and evolve, giving and receiving feedback;
• Pest Expertise 3 disciplines;
• External Engagement Direct interaction;
• Innovation Input;
• Facilitates and Improves trial design by bringing customer insights;

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree;
• Good knowledge of key and secondary crops and pests;
• Good understanding of crop protection and good understanding of CP products in the assigned geography and how BCS products fit within the assigned territory;
• Working knowledge in three pest control disciplines;
• Strong communication and human relations skills;
• Advanced analytical and creative skills to identify business opportunities;
• Able to make recommendations on agronomic components and systems based upon interpretation of trial data;
• Ability to create highly effective presentations and technical information bulletins and be highly effective at communication of said information to both internal and external audiences to influence positive decision making;
• Advanced organizational and time management skills;
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Able to obtain and maintain a pesticide applicatorcertification in the state(s) within the territory;
• Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License;
• Advanced proficiency operating & maintainingresearch equipment including tractors, sprayers, handbooms, etc;
• Competency to understand, leverage and scale digitaltools to foster operational efficiency and data as an access;
• Learn fast and evolve, giving and receiving feedback;

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS degree with 7+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or a PhD with 3+ years of experience;

Relocation may be available 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $93,944.80 - $140,917.20. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on 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 1/28/26.