Field Agronomist II - Glyndon, MN

Field Agronomist II - Glyndon, MN

Location: Glyndon, MN, United States

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 877080

• Independently conduct and coordinate field studies, applying protocol and statistical recommendations to design trials that achieve protocol objectives, efficiently and accurately collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data to influence product positioning internally and externally.
• Utilize internal and external networks to identify and secure testing sites that meet protocol criteria, working cooperatively with academics, growers, contract research organizations (CROs), and other key influencers on crop protection field trials.
• Provide data on product efficacy and make development recommendations based on data interpretation, contributing to product advancement, selection, and commercialization decisions within Bayer Crop Science.
• Collaborate and co‑create with Agronomic Solutions Managers (ASMs) and Technical Product Leads (TPLs) to develop National Protocols as part of Protocol Delivery Teams (PDTs), and apply marketplace knowledge to support Local Technical Teams (LTTs) in developing Regional Protocols.
• Participate in Product Performance Inquiry processes and assist as needed (e.g., Crop Phytotoxicity, Weed Resistance Management), serve as a local Bayer contact for university research staff, and represent Field Solutions regional and national interests on assigned workstream teams.
• Provide commercial operations with technical sales support by presenting them to grower and distributor groups, assisting with product inquiries and complaints, delivering product education, and aligning product concepts with customer perspectives to identify gaps, opportunities, and challenges.
• Learn, apply, and adhere to all regulatory, stewardship, and safety requirements in field testing programs, coaching internal and external stakeholders on stewardship expectations to ensure freedom to operate (FTO), and collaborating with Functional Compliance Leads on Confined Field Trial audits.
• Initiate and manage external contracts and maintain land and warehouse agreements, forecast and order seed and crop protection products for successful execution of field research programs, and collaborate with Agronomic Research Managers in planting, spraying, maintaining, and harvesting field trials.
• Effectively manage DOT compliance and trailer inspections, follow all safety and regulatory guidelines to maintain company FTO, steward company resources, and function independently or collaboratively to plan, coordinate, and execute field research trials while hiring and training temporary personnel as needed.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree; valid driver’s license (clean MVR); ability to obtain medium to heavy vehicle license for trailers; ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Preferred: Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, OR a master’s degree with 5 years, OR a PhD with 3 years; bachelor’s degree in agronomy, crop science, or related discipline; good knowledge of key and secondary crops and pests, strong understanding of crop protection and Bayer products; working knowledge in at least three pest control disciplines; strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills;
  
  advanced analytical and creative skills; advanced organizational and time‑management skills; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; pesticide applicator certification in state(s) of territory; advanced proficiency in operating and maintaining small plot equipment.

Salary range: $94,480.00 – $ per year with potential bonus or commission. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities. Bayer is an E‑Verify Employer.

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