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Agronomic Research Technician

Job in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7W, Canada
Listing for: Bayer
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-11
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Agriculture / Farming, Biotechnology
  • Science
    Research Scientist, Agriculture / Farming, Environmental Science, Biotechnology
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us.

If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Agronomic Research Technician

The Agronomic Research Technician will utilize their expertise in equipment and applied field research and development in the selected geography to execute a field-testing program on new products and agronomic systems. They will do this by providing equipment operation, maintenance and support to conduct small plot research and commercial trials where needed.

They are enabled to propose and implement appropriate methods to enhance field testing efficiency and equipment utility within the field-testing organization in Bayer Crop Science.

They’ll have the opportunity to enable an efficient, robust field testing and evaluation program through:

  • Developing expertise with the latest geo-spatial technologies
  • Basic knowledge of modern equipment and field trial testing methods.
  • This is a 12-month term position which can be a Development Assignment or a Contract position, based out of Saskatoon, SK.

    What you will do:

  • Follow all safety and compliance (regulatory & DOT) guidelines to maintain our freedom to operate as a company
  • Function independently or collaboratively as needed to plan, coordinate, and execute on field research trials
  • Deliver critical field research data necessary to make product advancement, selection, and commercialization decisions within Bayer Crop Science
  • Implement & execute a routine equipment maintenance program
  • Direct equipment, compliance, safety, and general technical support for 1-2 Technical Solutions Agronomists
  • 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 collection, and material sourcing (seed/chemistry/samples) are aligned and ready in a timely manner as determined by the field investigator
  • 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
  • Champion field safety and driver training events with help from HSE functional lead
  • Operate in full compliance with regulated/stewarded field trials ensuring all conditions of buffers, isolation zones, seed logs, harvest disposition reports and other necessary requirements including post-harvest monitoring of field-testing sites are met as required
  • Safely operate, maintain and transport small plot research and commercial agricultural equipment, while complying with all Bayer & provincial requirements
  • Coordinate local research site activities
  • Aid in Recruitment of temporary assistants and ensure that all required safety, compliance, and equipment training is completed
  • Participate cross-functionally on field testing, equipment and equipment technology improvement projects
  • Provide input to Crop Team and team members in the development of national and regional protocols.
  • Who you are:

  • B.Sc. degree in agriculture or related discipline; or a diploma with related experience
  • Understanding of crop production within the Western Canada region, which includes all or some of canola, cereals, pulses, corn and soybean
  • Basic knowledge of digital farming systems
  • Obtained or able to obtain and maintain a pesticide applicator certification within the territory
  • Hold a current valid Driver's License for different vehicle weight classes, or have the ability to obtain one
  • What we offer:

  • Competitive compensation and rewards package
  • Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
  • Career development and global opportunities
  • Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours,…
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