Field Agronomy Research Technician
2 months ago
**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. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.**
**Field Agronomy Research Technician**
This opportunity provides key operational and technical support to Field Agronomists for execution of crop protection research trials.
- Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a 12-month term position, based out of the _Rosthern, Saskatchewan site._
**What you will do**:
Support field research program execution both on-farm (Rosthern) and off-farm
- Assist in trial design and timely completion of all assigned data collection and studies
- Prepare research plot materials including seed, chemicals and fertilizers
Provide exemplary local support for operational field safety
- Develop a thorough understanding of Canadian HSE policies and procedures that have relevance to Field Solutions (FS) site operations and together with local Field Agronomy (FA) Hub team members develop effective delivery plans for the region
- Lead training, provide clarity of oversight for required safety behavior and collection of related safety data
- Ensure safety documentation is complete and up-to-date
Coordination of site and facility maintenance
- Coordinate with local Field Solutions and Environmental Affairs team to understand expectations and develop plans to deliver effective site maintenance
- Coordinate all seasonal maintenance and winterization of the site yard, buildings and machinery (including irrigation)
- Help maintain cleanliness and orderliness of farm facilities and equipment
- Understand and coordinate fleet vehicle requirements to address all regulations
Complete equipment maintenance and capital inventory management
- Develop and manage equipment maintenance schedules
- Coordinate internal and external equipment maintenance activities
- Participate in CAPEX planning discussions pertaining to safety and efficiency improvements for all capital equipment
- Maintain accurate inventory of seed, chemical, PPE and Supplies required for farm and research programs
**Who you are**:
- Undergraduate degree/diploma in agricultural science or a related field; or equivalent related experience
- Knowledgeable about Western Canada’s agricultural crop production with a desire to gain experience in crop protection research
- Experience and familiarity with operating small-plot and farm equipment
- Strong attention for detail and commitment to safety
- Willingness and ability to conduct manual labor including daily requirements for lifting and equipment maintenance
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability
- Valid drivers license and willing to upgrade to heavy trailering license
- Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to prioritize work with mínimal supervision
- Demonstrated organizational, time management, and planning skills
Preferred experience
- Experience in designing, data collection, managing and conducting field research trials with a crop protection focus
- Experience in utilization various electronic crop research data capture and analysis tools (ARM experience preferred) or proven aptitude to learn these tools
- Experience with summer student supervision
Preferred education
- Undergraduate degree/diploma in agricultural science or Master’s degree
**What we offer**:
- Competitive compensation and rewards package
- Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
- Career development and global opportunities
- Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings
Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.
Application deadline: November 18, 2024
LI-CA
**Location**:
- Rosthern, Saskatchewan_
**Division**:
Crop Science
**Reference Code**:
832300
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