Bayer · 5 days ago
Field Research Scientist
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expBayer is a company dedicated to solving global challenges and improving health. The Field Research Scientist will support and manage research operations in an assigned territory, focusing on the collection and analysis of agronomic data from various crop trials.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Must be located in or around one of the following areas: Southern New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Virginia
Ensure safe and efficient operation of the research program with respect to budgetary guidelines and expectations and support the site ESH program as it applies to North American Field Testing and Operations
Selection, preparation, and maintenance of multiple field testing sites. This requires safe driving including frequent trailer use hauling loads in excess of 10,000 lbs; pre-trip inspections and use of log books
Plays a vital role in trial preparation including seed processing, packaging, shipping, protocol review, trial placement, and mapping/field design
Maintain field trial sites as week, insect, and disease free
Having a confident ability in identifying key weeds, insect, and disease problems is critical, as is timely and accurate implementation of control measures
With the use of handheld electronic equipment and Monsanto proprietary software, collect notes on various agronomic traits (e.g. emergence uniformity, flowering date, lodging, height, maturity, shattering resistance) in a timely manner throughout the growing season
Harvest plots and collect samples for quality and statistical analysis; ensure harvest data is evaluated and relinquished in accordance with crop advancement deadlines to aid in product advancement decisions
Develop, maintain, and implement the use of controlled SOP documents, QMS procedures, and investigative protocols
Comply with all Monsanto regulatory compliance guidelines for Confined Release and Stewarded Trial material
Collaborate with other Agronomic Research Specialists, Site Leads, and Principal Investigators in order to facilitate efficient trial planning and placement
Sharing of ideas and techniques and quick response to issues that may arise (e.g. weather or pests affecting trials)
Works closely with Plant Breeders, Principal Investigators, and Agronomic Research Specialist to fully understand the multiple stages of crop development and the importance of each step involved and share experiences cross-functionally as needed
Field selection, cooperator relations, and ability to learn research equipment operations and basic maintenance (all types), field maintenance, and data collection
Basic Agronomic knowledge/Crop Management knowledge
Technical savvy and ability to adhere to compliance and safety policies
Utilization of IT tools, time management, prioritization skills
Must be self motivated with good decision-making abilities
Accountable for business unit or project results through leadership and coordination across site strategy
Ability to prioritize and monitor projects to ensure completion within deadlines and budgets
Build partnerships and share technical knowledge across sites
Stay involved in industry working groups
Qualification
Required
PhD with minimum years relevant experience, OR MS with minimum of 2 years relevant experience, OR BS with minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Located in or around southern New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Virginia
Valid Driver's License
Ability to lift up to 60lbs
Ability to obtain pesticide applicator license
Ability to work extended hours during peak operational seasons
CDL license or ability to obtain one
Preferred
Ability to obtain UAV license for operating drones
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
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