Agricultural Biologist

SeedQuest; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plan with company match

Well-being programs

Parental leave

Mentoring and career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

BASF Agricultural Solutions in Research Triangle Park, NC is seeking an Agricultural Biologist to plan and execute greenhouse, growth chamber, and lab herbicide studies. You will lead projects, analyze data, and report results to support new product development and market activities.

The role involves coordinating methodologies, collaborating with multifunctional teams, and contributing to RC program components while traveling domestically as needed.

Qualifications

• MS or BS degree in an Agricultural field with relevant greenhouse/field experience.
• Experience with agronomic practices and crop protection research methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with data collection/analysis tools; ARM Software preferred.
• Knowledge of North American crops is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute greenhouse, growth chamber, and laboratory herbicide research.
• Lead projects and collaborate with team members to support product development and market support.
• Develop trial methodologies and report data with formal reports and occasional presentations.
• Provide technical support to Marketing, Sales, and customers.
• Supervise and train temporary staff or interns and manage RC program components.

Skills

Weed identification

Herbicide chemistry

Research design

Data collection/analysis

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Teams

Education

MS in Agricultural field

BS in Agricultural field with 3–5 years greenhouse/field experience

Tools

ARM Software

Job description

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Agricultural Biologist

Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA

Job ID:145854

We are looking for an Agricultural Biologist to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC.

In this role, you will work closely with team members to plan and carry out greenhouse, growth chamber, and laboratory experiments that support the development of new herbicide products and provide market support for commercial products. You will be responsible for day-to-day activities required to successfully conduct assigned greenhouse/lab studies supporting projects across North America. You'll lead your own projects while actively collaborating with colleagues to achieve shared goals and drive collective success.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

#ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice

Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Agricultural Biologist, you create chemistry by...

• Designing and executing herbicidal research on new active ingredients and new product concepts, special problem-solving projects, and providing off-season support activities.
• Propagating and maintaining greenhouse plants; planning, coordinating, and managing greenhouse and laboratory herbicide trials; collecting, analyzing, and reporting data; preparing formal reports and delivering occasional presentations.
• Developing trial methodologies and protocols and providing recommendations for further research work or product use patterns.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities to add value to products in the marketplace and/or R&D projects at the regional and global level.
• Providing technical support to Marketing, Sales, and external customers through information, materials, training, and presentations.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team; supervising and training temporary staff or interns.
• Managing Responsible Care (RC) Program components, including chemical inventory and genetic resources; contribute to JSA/SOP development and train personnel on safe practices.

If you...

• Have a MS or BS degree in Agricultural field.
• Have a MS degree with less to 1 year of relevant greenhouse or field experience or a BS degree with 3-5 years of relevant greenhouse or field experience.
• Demonstrate applied experience and knowledge of agronomic practices and crop protection research methods.
• Exhibit strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate research results.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of computers and software necessary for communication, data collection / analysis and knowledge sharing (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams). Experience with ARM Software, preferred.
• Display hands-on experience propagating and managing weed species and crops and conducting herbicide trials in greenhouse settings, preferred.
• Have knowledge of weed identification, herbicide chemistry and research design, preferred.
• Have experience conducting herbicide resistant screening trials in a greenhouse setting, preferred.
• Possess knowledge of North American crop production including corn, soybean, cotton, rice, and wheat, preferred.
• Are able to travel less than 5% of the time, domestically.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here .

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.