Bayer · 12 hours ago
Agronomic Research Manager III- West Illinois
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$91K/yr - $136K/yr
8+ years expBayer is a visionary company driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges. The Agronomic Research Manager III will implement research testing, manage data, and ensure compliance in field research activities.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Implement small replicated plots or field scale research testing as required
Manage data using internal database systems and submit high quality data in a timely manner
Validate and ensure that field protocol information, site assignments, data collected, and materials (seed/chemistry/samples) are available in a timely manner to field investigator
Assist in relevant data summarization
Complete all safety training as required and operate safely when handling pesticides, seed, or other products as well as vehicles and equipment used to conduct field trials
Be a proficient at safely operating, maintaining and transporting small plot research and commercial agricultural equipment
Be a proficient to ensure all compliance guidelines are met for various regulated field research activities
Identify ways to improve the compliance process
Manage and oversee local research site activities
Leverage key relationships for business needs
Recruit and hire temporary assistants and ensure that all required safety, compliance, and equipment training is completed
Work cross-functionally on field testing, equipment and equipment technology improvement projects
Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage
Position requires driving for the company that will fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction and may require a CDL. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related discipline
Advanced knowledge of crop production in an assigned geography which includes all or some of corn, canola, soybean, cotton, cereals, vegetables, and specialty crops
Proficient knowledge of precision farming/GIS systems
Obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification in the state(s) within the territory
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs (a bag of seed)
Valid driver's license. Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed (i.e. moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.) and must meet guidelines based on the company's Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers
Possess a DOT Driver medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical. In addition, candidate must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria. Drivers with previous DOT driving experience may be required to undergo FMCSA safety checks and applicable review
Possess a CDL license or the ability to obtain one
Preferred
At least eight years of experience in Agronomy, Sales, Field Development or R&D related roles, or Master of Science with at least five years of experience or Ph.D. with at least two years of experience in agriculture or related discipline
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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