Agronomy Testing Specialist, Biosciences

The Mosaic Company; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave

Job summary

The Mosaic Company is seeking a data-focused professional to manage the TruMetrics program, including planning, execution, and reporting of farm-scale trials. The role requires leadership in data entry, QAQC, and collaboration across agronomy, R&D, and IT to deliver timely insights.

You will develop visualizations and dashboards, enable data access for statisticians, and coordinate with CROs to ensure data integrity and program success. Travel within North America is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3+ years of agronomic field trial research.
• Strong geospatial data and file management capabilities.
• Excellent organization and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel within North America.

Responsibilities

• Manage TruMetrics TM program including Farm Scale Trial planning, assignment, establishment and reporting.
• Lead data entry, QAQC, and data management to support trials and analytics.
• Create and maintain visualizations/dashboards for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with commercial agronomy, R&D, IT and data science teams for timely insights.
• Collaborate with CROs for trial protocol and data transfer.

Skills

Geospatial data

Data management

Agronomy knowledge

Statistical analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Agronomy or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

Power BI

Microsoft Office

R

SAS

GeoJSON

Job description

The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) is the world’s leading integrated producer of concentrated phosphate and potash—two of the three most important nutrients in agriculture. We employ more than 13,000 people in six countries to serve farmers all over the world. Our Headquarters is in Lithia, Florida with operations throughout North America (U.S./Canada) and South America.At Mosaic We Help the World Grow the Food it Needs - Apply today and join our team!The primary goal of this role is to enable accurate, efficient, and well managed data flow to support farm scale testing within the TruMetrics system. The role serves as a central coordination point for test protocols and data, ensuring information is organized, accessible, and communicated effectively across internal teams and stakeholders. In doing so, the role supports high quality analytics, informed decision making, and strong cross functional alignment.What you’ll do?TruMetrics (a.k.a. TM) platform management - Owner of TM program and processes, including all facets of Farm Scale Trial planning, assignment, establishment, and reporting. Lead data entry and data management to support goals of the commercial agronomy team and R&D bia TM platform. Monitor all trials for QAQC and completeness. Work collaboratively with commercial agronomy and R&D staff to answer data questions supporting product advancement and market development. Work closely with data science team to enable prompt and complete analysis of any farm scale data to provide timely, accurate, and market facing insights.Maintain and organize protocols within TMManage or assist in trial creation and completion for all usersLead trial QAQC for all trial steps, including communication of requirements to CROsAssist with data transfer from adjacent systems (Total Acre/YMS, INVISION) for TM intakeSupport data science team for data needs from TMWork collaboratively with IT and other stakeholders to enable and maintain functionality of TM.Farm Scale Trial Program oversightWork with commercial agronomy to catalog and implement farm scale trials to achieve trial goals.Communicate efficiently within Mosaic the strategy and tactics necessary to maintain alignment of all stakeholders with budgets and deliverables.Manage protocol creation within TM, maintaining library and access for appropriate users.Manage billing and invoicing for CROsData Output and VisualizationEnable efficient access to data for statisticians needsCommunicate efficiently and on time with stakeholders regarding farm scale trial planning, progress and results.Create and manage visualizations / dashboards / data summaries to enable stakeholders to quickly and efficiently find insights about programs, progress, and resultsWork closely with marketing and IT to support TruResponse website and upgradesWhat you’ll need:A Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy Research, Agronomics, Plant Biology, Remote Sensing Geospatial Monitoring or related field.Master’s preferred3+ years – Agronomic field trial researchRobust graduate or internship experiences may qualifyExcellent capabilities with geospatial data and file managementBroad knowledge of crop nutrition, biologicals, and crop physiologyThe applicant needs to be self-directed and highly motivated.Knowledge of field and general agronomic safety.Excellent organization and process management skills.Willing/able to travel to within North America and other destinations.Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical abilities.Manage a diverse and deep field trial program.Ability to work independently while managing several projects.Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills through various multi-media outlets. (webinars, large audiences, small groups, conference calls, etc.)Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.Ability to work collaboratively with people from various international backgroundsAbility to work independently while managing several projects.Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills through various multi-media outlets. (webinars, large audiences, small groups, conference calls, etc.)Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills.Ability to work collaboratively with people from various international backgroundsBroad knowledge of North American crop production practices preferredBackground in field trial data management preferredMicrosoft Office programsArcGISMicrosoft Power BIPowerAppsJD/ GeoJSON formatsStatistical software “R” and “SAS” preferredWhat's in it for you:A competitive base salary + bonus incentives11 paid holidays each yearA generous 401k with a company match and annual company contributionPaid sick leavePaid vacation timeA robust benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, life & disabilityTuition reimbursementPaid Paternity/Maternity Leave#LI-KM1