Agronomic Research Specialist

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**Agronomic Research Specialist (Headingley, MB)**

The Agronomic Research Specialist (ARS) is responsible for contributing to an R&D Field Trial Program in crops such as canola, corn or soybeans.

Primary responsibilities of the ARS role are to:

- coordinate with growers on leased land space;
- assist with acquiring and supervising local staffing during in-season activities;
- assist with conducting in-season research activities such as phenotyping;
- study management and data analytics review as part of overseeing and executing research trials that feeds the R&D pipeline; and
- partner with other Agronomic Research Specialists on site as well as other cross site functions on initiatives to improve data quality, standard operating procedures or quality/compliance actions.

Bayer is committed to a flexible hybrid working environment. This is a 12-month term position based out of Headingley, Manitoba.

**What you will do**:

- Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program in alignment with Bayer’s SSHE (Sustainability, Safety, Health & Environment) Quality, Compliance and Stewardship requirements, and Business Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards
- Collaborate with project team members to deliver detailed experimental protocols that enable advancement decisions by our scientists and placement decisions for our customers
- Work on operation of research equipment, note taking, and data management with internal IT (Information Technology) systems
- Leverage various digital and mechanical platforms to collect, analyze, and deliver data on various agronomic traits in a timely manner throughout the growing season; opportunities to work with cutting edge innovation and proof of concept projects
- Ability to self-motivate, problem solve, and make decisions with respect to time, prioritization, and project management.
- Build and leverage networks across diverse teams and functions, as well as establish and maintain partnerships in the local community, including but not limited to local leaders, influencers, and growers
- Supervise and direct third-party labor or seasonal staff to achieve trial and business objectives
- Communicate across teams and leaders, with the ability to be agile, open to change, and engaged in continuous learning
- Partner with manager on a targeted business and personal development goal plan that aligns with Bayer’s LIFE values, leverage opportunities and empower the innovative and digitally advanced environment to grow in your career and impact the Crop Science business
- Travel up to 15% of the time including overnight travel, particularly during peak seasons
- Work extended hours, and/or weekends during peak seasons
- Drive a company vehicle while at work
- Position may require hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner

**Who you are**:

- Minimum Bachelor's degree in a related field. (Preferred degrees are: Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, Life Sciences, Engineering or Computer Science)
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to work with connected systems and data management tools.
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team-based environment
- Ability to learn and operate research agriculture equipment, including precision agriculture technology
- Knowledge of either canola, corn and/or soybean crop production and farming practices within this region
- Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental research design principles in agriculture
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills
- Hold or have the ability to obtain appropriate driver’s license for medium to heavy vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs. GCWR) without air brake designation
- Hold a valid driver’s license
- Hold or have the ability to obtain Pesticide Applicators License, and RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) drone pilots license
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs; work in conditions that require sitting, standing, walking for extended periods
- Ability to work in high and low temperatures in a field or greenhouse setting
- Capable of working longer hours and weekends, primarily during the peak busy field season
- Experience in agricultural research, seed technology industry or plant breeding
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software
- History of implementing continuous improvements and innovation

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