Bayer · 2 hours ago
Field Associate II
Mason, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $88K/yr
1+ years expBayer is a visionary company striving to solve the world’s toughest challenges in agriculture. The Field Associate II will work with plant breeding teams to oversee and improve row crop research and development efforts, utilizing innovative technologies and data analytics to enhance plant breeding practices.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Delivering the highest quality field data as part of North America’s plant breeding R&D pipeline by providing optimal trial management
Responsible for the implementation of unique and innovative technology solutions designed to improve research design and operations success through the use of new tools and methodologies to improve overall plant breeding phenotyping such as the pilot and use of geospatial systems, agronomic planting and harvesting tools, harvesting shelling systems, and data capture applications
Collaborate with project team members to deliver detailed experimental protocols that enable advancement decisions by our scientists and placement decisions to our customers
Organize and execute day-to-day priorities of the site either alone or as the leader of a small team such as: pre-season logistical trial planning, safety, and compliance adherence in accordance with local and federal guidelines, and in season phenotyping activities performed by contractors
Train team members and seasonal employees on standard operating procedures, site and operational safety guidelines, and tool operations
Engage in community relation activities including but not limited to community volunteer efforts, sustainability activities, and serve as a technical representative to external parties in partnership with commercial marketing and other functions on agronomic tops such as product pipeline development, agronomy practices, and compliance standards
Travel up to 15% of the time particularly during peak seasons, which could be within a multi-state region
Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons (including non-traditional day time hours with the potential of limited overnight travel)
Qualification
Required
BS in Agronomy, Life sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with at least 2 years of proven experience through the combination of previous employment, co-op, or internship job experience OR Masters Degree in relevant field with 1 year proven experience through the combination of previous employment, internship, or academic experience
Broad knowledge of agricultural equipment and row crop production practices and history of leveraging that knowledge in a research environment
Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team based environment
Capable of pulling, analyzing, and maintaining large data sets
Basic understanding and passion for emerging trends in agriculture
Experience with both standard MS Office computer and software systems used in scientific data analysis, with the ability to quickly learn new software programs and tools
Ability to manage contract and hourly employees work including coaching and counseling as needed
Preferred
Experience with precision agriculture hardware and software
History of implementation of continuous improvements and new innovations through the work on project teams
Benefits
Health care
Vision
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Retirement
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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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