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
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 and 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; Collaborate with academics, growers, CROs 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 TPLs (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 and assist when required (e.g., Crop Phyto / WRM - Weed Resistance Management); Serve as a local Bayer contact for 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, transferring data-based knowledge on BCS products to internal and external groups; ensure Regulatory Compliance / Stewardship and Safety; Learn, apply and adhere to all regulatory and stewardship requirements in field testing programs while driving awareness with internal and external stakeholders; Coach others on potential Stewardship requirements of field trials to ensure our FTO; Collaborate with Functional Compliance Lead (FCL) on internal and external Confined Field Trial (CFT) audits; Initiate and manage the execution of external contracts and maintenance of land and warehouse contracts. Safety and Logistics; Learn, apply and comply with all safety standards and requirements; Forecast and order seed and crop protection products for successful execution of the field research program; Collaborate with ASM in planting, spraying, maintaining, and harvesting field trials; Function independently or collaboratively as needed to plan, coordinate, and execute field research trials; 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 data necessary to make product advancement, selection, and commercialization decisions within Bayer Crop Science; Collaborate to organize and summarize data to enhance local technical knowledge and grow the sales business; Hire and train temporary personnel; Collaborate with team/peers or other functions to create a vision with a holistic impact on product outcomes; Re-imagine and explore future possibilities within processes/roles to foster operational efficiency and customer-centric decision making; Demonstrate competency to understand, leverage and scale digital tools to foster operational efficiency and data access; Be eager to collect different perspectives to achieve better results; Collaborate with accountability, manage conflicting perspectives and priorities of stakeholders, and still deliver on time; Understand and partner with stakeholders in R&D and Commercial homes; Learn fast and evolve, giving and receiving feedback; Acquire Pest Expertise across three disciplines; Engage in external interactions and direct engagement; Contribute to Innovation Input; Facilitate and improve trial design by incorporating 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 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 communicate them to 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 applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory; Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License; Advanced proficiency operating and maintaining research equipment including tractors, sprayers, handbooms, etc; Competency to understand, leverage and scale digital tools to foster operational efficiency and data 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. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. Division:
Crop Science
Reference Code
856894 Functional Area:
R&D other jobs
Location:
United States : Colorado : Residence Based || United States : Iowa : Residence Based || United States : Kansas : Residence Based || United States : Minnesota : Residence Based || United States : Nebraska : Residence Based || United States : North Dakota : Residence Based Employment Type:
Regular
Position Grade:
VS 1.1 Contact Us Address Telephone Creve Coeur, MO
+1 888-473-1001, option #5 63167 OR Submit a ticket via the self-service option by visiting go/askhr
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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 and 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; Collaborate with academics, growers, CROs 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 TPLs (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 and assist when required (e.g., Crop Phyto / WRM - Weed Resistance Management); Serve as a local Bayer contact for 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, transferring data-based knowledge on BCS products to internal and external groups; ensure Regulatory Compliance / Stewardship and Safety; Learn, apply and adhere to all regulatory and stewardship requirements in field testing programs while driving awareness with internal and external stakeholders; Coach others on potential Stewardship requirements of field trials to ensure our FTO; Collaborate with Functional Compliance Lead (FCL) on internal and external Confined Field Trial (CFT) audits; Initiate and manage the execution of external contracts and maintenance of land and warehouse contracts. Safety and Logistics; Learn, apply and comply with all safety standards and requirements; Forecast and order seed and crop protection products for successful execution of the field research program; Collaborate with ASM in planting, spraying, maintaining, and harvesting field trials; Function independently or collaboratively as needed to plan, coordinate, and execute field research trials; 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 data necessary to make product advancement, selection, and commercialization decisions within Bayer Crop Science; Collaborate to organize and summarize data to enhance local technical knowledge and grow the sales business; Hire and train temporary personnel; Collaborate with team/peers or other functions to create a vision with a holistic impact on product outcomes; Re-imagine and explore future possibilities within processes/roles to foster operational efficiency and customer-centric decision making; Demonstrate competency to understand, leverage and scale digital tools to foster operational efficiency and data access; Be eager to collect different perspectives to achieve better results; Collaborate with accountability, manage conflicting perspectives and priorities of stakeholders, and still deliver on time; Understand and partner with stakeholders in R&D and Commercial homes; Learn fast and evolve, giving and receiving feedback; Acquire Pest Expertise across three disciplines; Engage in external interactions and direct engagement; Contribute to Innovation Input; Facilitate and improve trial design by incorporating 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 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 communicate them to 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 applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory; Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License; Advanced proficiency operating and maintaining research equipment including tractors, sprayers, handbooms, etc; Competency to understand, leverage and scale digital tools to foster operational efficiency and data 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. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. Division:
Crop Science
Reference Code
856894 Functional Area:
R&D other jobs
Location:
United States : Colorado : Residence Based || United States : Iowa : Residence Based || United States : Kansas : Residence Based || United States : Minnesota : Residence Based || United States : Nebraska : Residence Based || United States : North Dakota : Residence Based Employment Type:
Regular
Position Grade:
VS 1.1 Contact Us Address Telephone Creve Coeur, MO
+1 888-473-1001, option #5 63167 OR Submit a ticket via the self-service option by visiting go/askhr
#J-18808-Ljbffr