Field Agronomist

Bayer AG; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Diversity and inclusion

Career development

Work-life flexibility

Job summary

Bayer AG in Saskatoon, SK is seeking a Field Agronomist to lead R&D field studies, coordinate trials and collaborate with research and commercial teams. The role emphasizes agronomic data collection, site coordination and advancing crop protection product evaluations.

The position is permanent, based at our Saskatoon farm site, with duties spanning planting, data analysis and stakeholder engagement, plus responsibilities for safety and compliance in field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agricultural sciences, life sciences, engineering, computer science, or a related field, with relevant agricultural research experience (a graduate degree in agricultural sciences preferred).
• Knowledge of regional crop production, farming practices and crop pests in cereals, canola, soybeans, corn or other locally relevant crops.
• Experience in agricultural research, seed technology, plant breeding or crop protection technology evaluation.
• Ability to safely operate or learn research equipment including tractors, seeders, sprayers, combines, experimental application equipment and precision agriculture technology.
• Strong mechanical and digital aptitude.
• Strong English communication, collaboration, organization, planning, problem-solving, adaptability and decision-making skills.
• Experience supervising field research activities and seasonal, temporary, contract or third-party staff is an asset.
• Ability to obtain appropriate driver’s license for medium- to heavy-vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs GCWR) without air brake designation.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License and an RPAS drone pilot certificate.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., work in field or greenhouse conditions and temperature extremes, travel up to 15% including overnight, and work extended hours or weekends during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute assigned R&D field studies safely, efficiently and on schedule while remaining compliant with requirements.
• Complete trial operations including site preparation, seeding, treatment application, crop assessments, phenotyping, harvest, equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Identify suitable research sites and cooperators, coordinate leased land and support agreements.
• Work with ARI Trial Leads to define capability and potential capacity across different technologies for field deployment.
• Work with Product Unit teams to implement experimental protocols and deliver accurate agronomic data.
• Operate research equipment and use digital and precision agriculture systems to collect, validate, analyze and manage data.
• Meet Health, Safety & Environment, quality, compliance, stewardship, ethics and pesticide-handling requirements.
• Develop and follow controlled SOPs, quality procedures, investigative protocols and requirements for regulated or stewarded trial material.
• Recruit, supervise and develop seasonal, temporary or third-party staff.
• Provide technical support, product demonstrations and training for project and commercial teams as products approach registration and launch.
• Build effective relationships with growers, local partners, research colleagues, commercial teams and other stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement and proof-of-concept initiatives across equipment, workflows, data systems, quality and compliance.
• Foster an inclusive environment of professionalism and safe working practices ensuring safety and compliance requirements are met or exceeded within Squad.

Skills

Field trials coordination

Data analysis

Team supervision

English communication

Driver's license

Pesticide license eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy/related field

Graduate degree in agricultural sciences preferred

Tools

Precision agriculture systems

Job description

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At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where "Health for all, Hunger for none" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there. We give people the ownership to shape outcomes, the support to grow through new skills and experiences, and a global community where different perspectives are valued. If you want your work to count and the room to become your best, you'll find it here.

Field Agronomist

We are seeking a motivated Field Agronomist to collaborate with research and commercial brand teams in developing short- and long-term testing programs for experimental and commercial crop protection products and hybrids. In this role, you will monitor product development throughout the season, collecting biological information and data from field and strip plots. You will present agronomic insights to both research and commercial teams, arrange and conduct plot tours, and provide in-depth product knowledge to assist in crop protection products and hybrid evaluations. Additionally, you will make informed recommendations for the development of new products and hybrids, contributing to our commitment to innovation and excellence in the agricultural sector. Join us to play a key role in advancing our product offerings and enhancing our market presence!

This is a permanent position based out of Saskatoon, SK farm site.

What you will do:

• Coordinate and execute assigned R&D field studies safely, efficiently, and on schedule while remaining compliant with internal and external requirements.
• Complete trial operations, including site preparation, seeding, treatment application, crop assessments, phenotyping, harvest, equipment calibration, and maintenance.
• Identify suitable research sites and cooperators, coordinate leased land, and support agreements.
• Work with ARI Trial Leads to define the capability and potential capacity across different technologies to be implemented on the field according to the business priorities.
• Work with Product Unit teams to implement experimental protocols and deliver accurate, timely agronomic data.
• Operate research equipment and use digital and precision agriculture systems to collect, validate, analyze, and manage data.
• Meet Health, Safety & Environment, quality, compliance, stewardship, ethics, and pesticide-handling requirements.
• Develop and follow controlled SOPs, quality procedures, investigative protocols, and requirements for regulated or stewarded trial material.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop seasonal, temporary, or third-party staff.
• Provide technical support, product demonstrations, and training for project and commercial teams as products approach registration and launch.
• Build effective relationships with growers, local partners, research colleagues, commercial teams, and other stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement and proof-of-concept initiatives across equipment, workflows, data systems, quality, and compliance.
• Foster an inclusive environment of professionalism and safe working practices ensuring Safety and Compliance requirements are met or exceeded within Squad.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agricultural sciences, life sciences, engineering, computer science, or a related field, with relevant agricultural research experience (a graduate degree in agricultural sciences is preferred)
• Knowledge of regional crop production, farming practices, and crop pests in cereals, canola, soybeans, corn, or other locally relevant crops.
• Experience in agricultural research, seed technology, plant breeding, or crop protection technology evaluation.
• Ability to safely operate or learn research equipment, including tractors, seeders, sprayers, combines, experimental application equipment, and precision agriculture technology.
• Strong mechanical and digital aptitude.
• Strong English communication, collaboration, organization, planning, problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making skills.
• Experience supervising field research activities and seasonal, temporary, contract, or third-party staff is an asset.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver’s license for medium- to heavy-vehicle operation (>10,000 lbs. GCWR) without an air brake designation.
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License and an RPAS drone pilot certificate.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., work for extended periods in field or greenhouse conditions and temperature extremes, travel up to 15% including overnight, work extended hours or weekends during peak seasons, and safely drive a company vehicle and haul trailers or equipment.

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, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset. The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer’s values and purpose.

The base salary range for this role is between $51,360 and $118,680. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation. Additional benefits may include insured benefits such as health care, vision, dental, disability, and contributory retirement savings plans, etc.

This salary range is an estimate and may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, market data and the applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, job-related knowledge, specific degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This role is posted for a vacant position.

This posting will be available for application until at least Nov 2, 2026.