Lead Data Scientist

Lead Data Scientist (St. Louis, MO)

Lead agronomic data science research projects for development and deployment of crop placement models; design and prototype agronomic models; define research problems and develop strategic planning for agronomic data science projects; mentor and provide feedback to junior team members on model development and validation; construct data‑driven evaluation frameworks and communicate modeling results to technical and non‑technical stakeholders; lead the design and statistical analysis of field trial protocols.

• Develop data collection pipelines for agronomic and environmental datasets using SQL, PySpark, and Google Big Query.
• Perform exploratory data analysis of agronomic data to evaluate data quality and data trends using Matplotlib and Seaborn.
• Build machine learning and deep learning models in Python for agronomic predictions, using Keras, Tensor Flow, scikit‑learn and XGBoost.
• Create and deploy CI/CD pipelines with Artifactory.
• Perform code documentation, unit testing, and code modularization.
• Use Git Lab to track code history and perform code review.
• Design and analyze agronomic trial data, including experimental protocols and hypothesis testing.
• Communicate modeling results to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Customer Analytics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the agronomic industry developing data collection pipelines and predictive models.
• Proficiency with SQL, PySpark, Google Big Query, Python, and machine learning libraries (Keras, Tensor Flow, scikit‑learn, XGBoost).
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline creation and deployment (Artifactory, Git Lab).
• Strong statistical analysis and experimental design skills.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Based in St.Louis, MO; telecommuting permissible up to 2 days per week from a home office within reasonable commuting distance.
• Up to 5% U.S. and international travel required.

• Base salary range: $ – $.
• Potential bonus or commission structure.
• Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, paid time off, and sick leave.

Bayer Research & Development Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

Bayer Research & Development Services LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s).

• Division:
  Crop Science
• Reference Code: 871820
• Location:
  
  St.Louis, MO
• Employment Type:
  
  Regular