Technical Research Agronomist jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Koch · 1 day ago

Technical Research Agronomist

Koch is a leader in nutrient management and plant growth solutions. The Technical Research Agronomist will manage commercial trials, collaborate across business units, and develop technical messaging to support product development and innovation.

ElectronicsEnergyFarmingOil and Gas
badNo H1Bnote

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and manage a diverse portfolio of commercial agronomic trials to evaluate product performance and agronomic practices
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, sales, and production teams to ensure field trial portfolio directly supports commercial business strategies
Develop clear, accurate, and impactful technical messaging based on trial data to support product positioning and marketing materials
Present and communicate trial findings to internal stakeholders, including leadership, technical teams, and salesforce, to facilitate informed decisions
Develop and foster a robust knowledge community among academic and private research providers
Monitor industry trends and scientific advancements to inform trial design and agronomic recommendations
Increase peer-reviewed publication presence for the product portfolio
Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards throughout trial execution and reporting

Qualification

MSPhD in AgronomyManaging agricultural trialsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyStatistics software RStatistics software JMPStatistics software SASAI data tools experienceGIS software Arc-GISGIS software QCommunication skills

Required

MS or PhD degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Science, or related field
Experience managing commercial agricultural trials or agronomic research programs
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and statistics software, such as R, JMP, or SAS
Ability to travel as needed to trial sites and business meetings, including some international travel

Preferred

Contribution-motivated with a passion for agricultural innovation
Experience with AI data tools and GIS software, such as Arc-GIS or Q

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance

Company

Based in Wichita, Kansas, Koch is one of the largest private companies in America.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$958.57M
2025-03-03Undisclosed· $183.97M
2024-03-08Undisclosed· $76.95M
2023-03-10Private Equity· $148.32M

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Charles Koch
Chairman of the Board & CEO
linkedin
leader-logo
James Hannan
President and Chief Operating Officer of Koch
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase