Corn Seed Production Scientist: Field & Data Ops

Bayer CropScience Limited; Olmeneta; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science is seeking a Seed Production Research Associate in Olmeneta, Italy. The role focuses on planning and executing breeding strategies to produce corn seeds, coordinating with EME teams and the EU Corn Units.

You will conduct nursery field experiments, manage field operations, collect and analyze data, ensure HSE compliance, and support continuous improvement across seed production workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree in agriculture, genetics, biology, chemistry, or related field.
• At least 3 years of significant experience in agricultural-related position (Research & Development area).
• Strong understanding of crop production and farm practices, with experience in nursery and hybrid seed production is required.
• B category driving license is required.
• UAV license and herbicide/insecticide license experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the experimental design and management of nurseries in the field and for the evaluation of experimental fields
• Oversee farm-related activities such as field preparation, irrigation, planting, harvesting, and maintenance as needed
• Responsible for planting and harvesting Corn experimental fields (inbred production) with a focus on corn agronomy
• Manage data collection equipment and train the team to carry out evaluations
• Responsible for data processing and analysis using company-provided software, generating graphical visualizations to support decision-making
• Support planning activities, including monitoring planting and harvest data, site planting capacity, procurement of inputs and supplies, and workforce requirements for the activities
• Conduct critical analysis of the main deliverables for each season and contribute to identifying root causes related to key productivity deviations
• Manage supplies, stock, and supplier communications to ensure timely availability of consumable resources
• Supervise temporary workers to carry out the operations requested and ensure equipment, packaging and daily maintenance when needed
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in various ongoing projects aimed at optimizing processes
• Support the implementation of the innovation on seed production methods to enhance nursery quality and data collection practices
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules, monitoring and executing daily operational tasks
• Identify and report potential risks and opportunities observed during daily operations
• Maintain timely, complete, and accurate records of all processes and outcomes, ensuring alignment with established objectives

Skills

Corn seed production

Nursery field operations

Data collection

Data analysis

MS Office

Team coordination

HSE compliance

English fluency

Education

Degree in agriculture/related field

Tools

Velocity/Bayer programs

MS Office

Job description

Bayer Crop Science is seeking a Seed Production Research Associate in Olmeneta, Italy. The role focuses on planning and executing breeding strategies to produce corn seeds, coordinating with EME teams and the EU Corn Units.

You will conduct nursery field experiments, manage field operations, collect and analyze data, ensure HSE compliance, and support continuous improvement across seed production workflows.