Research Associate

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**Research Associate (Headingly, MB)**

This position contributes to an R&D Field Trial Program in crops such as canola, corn, or soybeans, depending on the region.

Primarily, the position:

- coordinates with growers on leased land space;
- assists with acquiring and supervising local staffing during in-season activities;
- supports conducting in-season research activities such as phenotyping;
- supports the execution research trials that feeds the R&D pipeline; and
- supports 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 Headingly, MB.

**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
- Support the delivery of 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
- Engage with 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
- Work closely with team members on site, collaborating with other sites
- Supervise third-party labor or seasonal staff to achieve trial and business objectives
- 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; plus work in varied outdoor temperatures
- 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 or ability to learn region-specific crop production and farming practices
- Knowledge of basic statistical analysis and experimental research design principles
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills
- Possess or have ability to obtain appropriate driver’s license for medium to heavy vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs. GCWR) without air brake designation
- Possess or have 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 setting
- Able and willing to work longer hours and weekends when required, primarily during the peak busy field season
- Experience in agricultural research, seed technology industry or plant breeding
- Mechanical aptitude
- History of implementing continuous improvements and innovation

**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 indi